I felt privileged to finally get to see this assemblage of rock royalty. Opening was perfect – taking me “back to the garden” (I was not there) with Joni Mitchell's Woodstock (from déjà vu), Bluebird (TBS), and Long Time Coming (director Michael Wadleigh used it for opening scene of Max’s farm being readied for action). The extended version of Wooden Ships was a highlight. Stephen went back and forth between his brown Stratocaster and a big white electric hollow body Gretch – his 1958 "White Falcon.” After the break, their mics were spaced closer together for the acoustic portion, for: Guinnevere, Almost Cut My Hair, Winchester Cathedral, and others - after which David stated the obvious: Graham Nash is the finest harmonizer on the planet. For What it’s Worth (TBS: what's that sound?) and the sing-along Love the One You’re With had a slightly different arrangement. But the five cover songs (Beatles, The Who, Allman Bros., Stones, and Dylan) were three too many, the egregious result was omission of Suite: Judy Blue Eyes. Apparently - they swapped in Chicago based on locale.
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