NES 090: NEVER ENDING TOUR, ORIGINS
Summary
The hosts discuss the inaugural Never Ending Tour show from June 1988, featuring Neil Young as an uncredited guitarist. They also honor Van Morrison’s birthday, reflect on Neil Young’s extensive catalog, and share anecdotes about meeting Winston Watson. The episode covers Bob Dylan’s hacked Twitter account, political commentary, and listener favorites for Dylan’s TV and film appearances.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Bob Dylan concert context
Salute to Van Morrison's 81st birthday
Neil Young discography and upcoming album
Kid Congo Powers and LA music scene
Social media shifts and political commentary
Bob Dylan's film appearances and documentaries
Bob Dylan's TV cameos and Victoria's Secret ad
Grammy speech and Never Ending Tour origins
Concord Pavilion venue and 1988 tour context
Reviewing the Bob and Neil Young performance
Setlist analysis and song variety
Live debuts: Lakes of Ponca and Drifting Too Far
Bootleg quality and Grateful Dead connections
Encore, final ratings, and episode wrap-up
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