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My dad asked if Neil Young at The Piece Hall would be one. I'd have assumed it would be far too small, given he's topping the G.   Imagine it is BST and nothing else, or maybe a one-off at Old Trafford Cricket Ground instead? Genuinely cannot gauge what his live sales would be. It's a bit like The Who.

The Cure's Hammersmith Apollo shows about a decade ago were legendary stuff. Did the second night, if I remember correctly, and it remains an all-time top ten gig. Probably the only other show that stays in the mix there - the list changes every time I make it - is Springsteen at First Direct Arena.

Bruce Springsteen seemingly on the new record from The Waterboys.   The Waterboys play Because the Night as a live staple.   The Waterboys also play Manchester's Bridgewater Hall on May 13th and York's Barbican on May 14th.   Bruce Springsteen plays Manchester's Co-op Live on May 14th.   Now then...

I've been drinking it for weeks.  It's sterile and I like the taste. (c)1983 Blackadder.

I had to give up my tickets to reading 2012 due to having surgery, but my son went and none of his friends were much interested the cure and he mentions it all felt a bit flat as a result of a setlist that the crowd didn't really take to and being surrounded by friends who clearly wanted a better time someone else.   It definitely feels like there was a turning point for them live (Hyde park, as mentioned) and now they have transcended to a higher level as a live act.