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From: Bruce Yettra (yetstu@loop.com)
Subject: Prince's Trust Concert
Date: Mon, 15 Jul 1996 13:19:26 -0700

All I can say is I'm glad I saw Dylan with the Band in 70's. This
preformance at the Prince's trust was embarassing. Although Dylan's lyrics
could be understood for a change, his overall preformance was mediocre, &
his band played extremely sloppy. Dylan's harmonica playing was lousy &
his lead guitar just horrible. 

When you compare him to his contemporaries at the concert, his decline is
more disturbing. Eric Clapton was incredible, with an extremely tight
band, & while I'm not that big of a Who fan, they were very together.

I just don't think Dylan is giving much care to his act anymore. He's
resting on his laurels, & or getting to high before he plays.

-- 
"I've had enough, my box is clean, you know what I'm saying, & you know what I mean."...Odds & Ends 

Subject: HBO Bob
Date: Tue, 16 Jul 1996 08:16:14 +0500

My take on the Prince's Trust is as follows:
   - Bob looked great (healthy, thin AND STRAIGHT!!!!!!!) His hair did
      look a bit reddish, did'nt it. And those sideburns.........
   - His vocals were strong and CLEAR
   - How could you not dig the "Tom Thumb's" and "Positively 4th?" Both
      shone but the "Positively" was positively glowing. What a great
      re-arrangement. OK, "Leopardskin" dragged a bit, I must admit.
   - Excellent version of "Silvio," was'nt it?
   - Bucky is the man
   - Ron Wood must have felt right at home, playing rhythm along with the
      ragged but effective leads
   - Anyone else catch those half-smiles during "Highway 61?"
   - Whatever HBO did, they certainly got the sound right. Seemed like
      the vocals were right there and all the instruments were loud and
      clear, much better than the R&R HOF or Woodstock sound, IMO. Anyone
      else think the sound was outstanding?
   - Only caught the first 2 Who songs but Daltrey was rolling. And, of
      course, Big John's bass lines on "The Real Me" were to die for.
   - OK now, who has the whole show? That is , the Bob and Who sets.

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