Present # 3's focus is on another classic, 'best of the decade' based album, which you may know by it's Christian name, Ryan Adams' Heartbreaker. Fresh off his split with Whiskeytown, Ryan had to go prove himself without the crutch of his band mates and the critical acclaim they drudged up together. But he didn't flinch and ended up making something so tender and so brilliant, that he never had to stand next to that shadow again.
The following show is from the solo tour that supported it and highlights the many talents of this man apart before Gold forced him back into a band (though that seemed to work out pretty well too). Unreleased gems like "God Bless The Week You Go Away" and "Hey There Miss Lovely" populate the halls of this performance as does his take on the Backstreet Boys chart-topper, "I Want It That Way." It's fun and Ryan is in high spirits, joking with the audience and if I remember correctly, sounding like he's half in the bag. If you like Ryan Adams you'll enjoy it and make sure you check back tomorrow for another present.
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Ryan Adams
The Fez, New York, NY
October 2, 2000
Disc 1
01 Pretty Little Doll
02 Amy
03 Idiots Rule The World
04 Oh My Sweet Carolina
05 To Be Young
06 Sweet L'il Gal
07 Call Me On Your Way Back Home
08 Sweet Valentine
09 Damn, Sam
Disc 2
01 My Winding Wheel
02 Don't Ask For The Water
03 Rescue Blues
04 God Bless The Week You Go Away
05 Like A Whore
06 Come Pick Me Up
Encores:
07 Hey There Miss Lovely
08 I Want It That Way
09 In My Time Of Need