Newcastle - 12 Dec 2007

**Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:57 pm**

Started with Transmetropolitan. Can't remember full list yet but Dark streets, Greenland and Bottle of smoke were belters. Shane was on top form, best I've seen him since 2001. Having a bit banter about not been able to smoke. Ella did FONY and Repeal had the crowd really bouncing. Looking forward to saturday night now. Don't think our lass is though 'cos someone puked on her arm :lol:

He did say sorry

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:15 am**

DC
That was a awesome show, Greenland too, and star county down, I have never seen Shane in top form like that,, lets hope he keeps it up for saturday night in manc, if the Colt makes it there :lol:

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:25 am**

Cracking show in Newcastle last night, few changes to the normal set list nothing from Peace and Love but a couple of surprises thrown in the set is as follows (can't remember what order they were played in)

Transmetropolitan
If I should fall from Grace
Broad Majestic Shannon
Greenland Whale Fisheries
Boys from the County Hell
Summer in Siam
Sayonara
Sunnyside of the Street
Dirty Old Town
Tuesday Morning
Sally MacLennane
Turkish Song of the Damned
Bottle of Smoke
Thousands are Sailing
Repeal of the Licensing Laws
Dark Streets of London
Body of an American
Sick Bed of Cuchulainn

Streams of Whiskey
Rainy Night in Soho

Star of the County Down
Fairytale of New York
Fiesta

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:26 am**

Hi,

Shane had a shaky start in the first couple of songs (Transmetro and If I should). He then seemed to get in the swing of it and was superb - probably the best I have seen him since about 1990. He also looked a bit fitter, was enjoying himself and you could even understand some things he said between songs. He did forget the lyrics to 1000's though and had Daryl and co digging through piles of papers on the floor while the band played a 'new' instrumental section until they were found. They then gave shane a few seconds to read them while they all tried to stop laughing and it carried on to a successful conclusion. The only other slight prob was in fiesta it got a little confused but they rapidly also pulled that together again. Some of the set info is:-

Included

Summer in Siam
Transmetro
Soyanara
Greenland Whale Fisheries
Dark Streets
Star of the County Down
Boys from the County Hell

No

Irish Rover
White City
Boat Train
Battle March
Poor Paddy

All together a superb gig which the band looked to enjoy. I took a few videos with the digital camera and if they are any good when I get a look tomorrow I will stick then on You Tube

Regards,
Jim

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:44 am**

damn, now...Summer in Siam...Boat Train...I NEED TO GET OVER THE POND "A-SAP"!!!

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:46 am**

Jim, I think at the same time they were fumbling, James also unplugged Daryl as well which is why they were laughing with each other. Great gig though. I've never heard Boat Train, live. Would love to hear that

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:56 am**

mctoon wrote:DC
That was a awesome show, Greenland too, and star county down, I have never seen Shane in top form like that,, lets hope he keeps it up for saturday night in manc, if the Colt makes it there

I'll be watching for that Colt all the way down just to make sure you get there pal :wink:

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:06 am**

that looks like a refreshed set with a few new gems- Transmetropolitan as the opener- fantastic

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:08 am**

Can't believe that Boys from the County Hell and Young Ned are not on the setlist :cry:

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:25 am**

Hennybhoy wrote:Can't believe that Boys from the County Hell and Young Ned are not on the setlist

"Boys" is

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 8:30 am**

The show was fantastic, much better in The Carling then in the Arena

just cant believe its over already :cry:

i want a pogues gig every week!!!!!!!!

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 12:41 pm**

oh man i hope they play summer in siam in NY!

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:47 pm**

Who sang Star of the County Down I was too pissed by then :shock:

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:01 pm**

mctoon wrote:Who sang Star of the County Down I was too pissed by then

The Clobberer, I assume.

**Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:08 pm**

No Tuesday Morning or Young Ned? They´ve been in the set since the first re-union shows. This would mean that Shane´s on stage almost all the time :shock:

Newcastle - 12 Dec 2007

Newcastle - 12 Dec 2007

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