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What is the one song that has eluded you??
#16

I've only seen a handful of shows, so I've got many songs I'd still love to hear. But Emperor Penguin and Vapour Trails top my list.

On the "is it realistic?" front, I found this setlist from Erie last year really interesting for some of the gems (including Inevitability of Death and Emperor Penguin) that were penciled in the top-right corner. A peek inside Gordie's brain (that's his handwriting, right?) at to what, at least back in May 2007, he would perhaps consider thinking possibly about maybe including on a setlist:

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Of the list, Inevitability of Death made it into that night's show, while everyone outside of Cleveland is still waiting for Emperor Penguin to show up again.
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#17

For me it is Fight and Cordelia.
I have just missed Cordelia a couple of times - but I have not even come close to Fight.

"We're forced to bed, but we're free to dream"
Dana
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#18

Wow, I am drawing a blank...........call it luck I guess, but I have heard all the songs listed above so far.........

But thinking of ones I haven't...maybe Trickle Down.........I love the intro to that song, would be great to hear it live......
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#19

Opiated. Which sucks, cause I love that song. One day.
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#20

Quality thread :thumb:

I've been to between 30-40 shows and would like to see Cordelia, El Dorado, We'll Go Too, or Let's Stay Engaged sometime (those are somewhat realistic).
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#21

Tthip Wrote:For me it is Fight and Cordelia.
I have just missed Cordelia a couple of times - but I have not even come close to Fight.

"Fight" also tops my list...for sure. I saw several shows in the early 1990s for which there is no traceable record to reference (there lots of early show dates & setlists that are unaccounted for on this database), and to be honest, Fight could have been played and simply escapes my memory.

I think we're screwed on that one, Dana. This site says it has been performed 34 times -- the last being 1999 (Limestone Blues Fest in Kingston) -- and only ONCE sice 1995. Cry

"Cordelia" was also atop my list (along with Fight) once upon a time....but I lucked into that one at Auburn Hills, MI in 1999 (and it blistered). Hipbase says it has only been performed in the U.S. 11 times, and of those, only THREE Confusedhock: were east of the Mississippi (Chicago '91 / Auburn Hills '99 / Huntington NY '99), so I feel extremely fortunate to have seen it at all!
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#22

I'm glad people are enjoying the thread.

Just to make a general comment on something a few people have mentioned...the "setlist audible" can be one of the greatest things, or in some cases some of the worst. Especially when it involves one of your "dream songs".

One thing is for sure though, set lists like the summer fling shows and many of the early club shows for the World Container tour really leave the door open for almost anything. I heard Flamenco, The Rules, Tiger The Lion, IOD, The Direwolf and many other rare cuts in the early part of this tour. Like many have said, it keeps you coming back.
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#23

bstrauss24 Wrote:I'm glad people are enjoying the thread.

Just to make a general comment on something a few people have mentioned...the "setlist audible" can be one of the greatest things, or in some cases some of the worst. Especially when it involves one of your "dream songs".

One thing is for sure though, set lists like the summer fling shows and many of the early club shows for the World Container tour really leave the door open for almost anything. I heard Flamenco, The Rules, Tiger The Lion, IOD, The Direwolf and many other rare cuts in the early part of this tour. Like many have said, it keeps you coming back.

in my experience, setlist audibles usually involve removing a rarer song for an often heard song.

that said, in europe this year thugs and escape is at hand were both bumped one night only to be played the next night. so, if you ever catch wind of your dream song being bumped from the set of a show you're at, try to catch the next show on the tour!
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#24

Also, I've never seen Twist My Arm...
That'd be cool to see. Although, I realize that it wouldn't be Hipstory or anything.

But still, all that aside... Emperor Penguin.

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#25

I have been lucky enough to see them at least once on every tour. It looks like I've seen all the gems except Gus the Polar bear from Central Park, Vapor Trails and Goodnight Josephine.
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#26

like many others..Emperor penguin

and On the verge as well, havent seen either in 15 or so shows.

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#27

Long Time Running eluded me for quite awhile. Finally played it at the last show I was at in Vancouver. Definately my favourite "chill" Hip song
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#28

I would give almost anything to hear "Put It Off". I always enjoyed it on the album, but my appreciation skyrocketed after hearing it on SOTD a couple of years ago.

I'd also love to hear "Pigeon Camera"...

I have a feeling that I may spend the rest of my days devoid of hearing either...

-Jenna
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#29

tfoe Wrote:Long Time Running eluded me for quite awhile. Finally played it at the last show I was at in Vancouver. Definately my favourite "chill" Hip song

I heard LTR once before, but I never truly HEARD it until Belleville and I never will again......if that makes any sense to anyone
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#30

tth_fan Wrote:Opiated. Which sucks, cause I love that song. One day.

25 shows only heard it once, thats just not enough. Still waiting for Born In The Water, time to dust it off boys.

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