It's good to be back in Vegas to see M&P again. It was a great show.
Two of my wishes were fulfilled - See The Show Again and Not What You See. Now if we can
just get Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed before the weekend is through... Of course, I could
probably list 50 songs that would make me happy!
Speaking of Not What You See, I thought the audience really enjoyed it. I heard someone say
once that they didn't think the audience "got it" - in my opinion, this audience definitely
"got it" and appreciated it.
I was going to list what I felt were the best performances of the night - but then I decided
the list would be too long! He did a passionate version of Even Now. Are You Lonesome
Tonight and Unchained Melody were also very passionate. I was sitting in the 3rd row on the
far left side, on the aisle. That provided an excellent view during the Rock Bottom segment.
Some instrumental differences I noted were George's flute, I believe it was during See The
Show Again. Several times I heard what I thought was a synthesizer, but it was a little too
loud. Barry seemed to be playing the piano differently on Even Now, but I'm afraid I can't
describe it any better that - I don't have the vocabulary to describe what seemed to be
different.
The Mayflower medley was great as always - it's slightly different since the last time I saw
it, mostly with Brooklyn Blues being gone.
The 50's segment was also great as usual - I get a kick out of the way Keely slides out and
grabs Barry's leg. And I think it's funny the way that Barry screams when Kye does during
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing. In fact, Barry is starting to be really great at
screaming - if he keeps it up, he'll be doing heavy metal in no time! Rock on, Barry! LOL
Is there a new percussionist? I don't think that was David, but I'm not sure. I must have
been distracted when Barry introduced the band.
I thought the lapel mic was interesting - he used it during Not What You See. I wonder why
he doesn't use it more often? Maybe he just likes holding a microphone.
There was also a change to Copa - the girls are dancing differently with Barry up on the
platform. The dance isn't as provocative as it used to be. Actually, I think I like it
this way better.
Almost time to head down to the show - I'm looking forward to tonight's surprises.
