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[[Billy Corgan]]'s '''February 18, 2010''' performance was a benefit show for [[w:NorthShore University HealthSystem|NorthShore University HealthSystem]]. Corgan performed backed by former [[Smashing Pumpkins]] touring drummer [[Matt Walker]] and his band Zoom. Tickets sold for $150, with $300 VIP donations including a meet and greet with Corgan and Walker. | |||
== Setlist == | == Setlist == | ||
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=== Encore === | === Encore === | ||
# {{live song|Cinnamon Girl|cover=[[w:Neil Young|Neil Young]]}} | # <li value=5>{{live song|Cinnamon Girl|cover=[[w:Neil Young|Neil Young]]}}</li> | ||
== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
* First performance of "Cinnamon Girl" since [[The Smashing Pumpkins 1989-05-13|1989-05-13]] | * First performance of "Cinnamon Girl" since [[The Smashing Pumpkins 1989-05-13|1989-05-13]] | ||
* Last performance of "Nowhere Man" until [[The Smashing Pumpkins 2015-02-25|2015-02-25]] | * Last performance of "Nowhere Man" until [[The Smashing Pumpkins 2015-02-25|2015-02-25]] | ||
== Banter == | == Banter == | ||
(unknown) | |||
{{banter|1= | |||
''(incomplete due to lack of full show source)'' | |||
'''20th Century Boy''' | |||
'''I’m Waiting for the Man''' | |||
(BC after lyrics: Where we at? Chicago. | |||
unknown guy: Got the blues! | |||
BC: You got the blues? [tape cuts]) | |||
'''Season of the Witch''' | |||
BC: [cuts in] Just kidding, but uh, thank you very much, it’s really cool you guys are here. And uh, you know, I realize it’s a--we all realize it’s hard times economically for everybody, so thank you for contributing to a great cause. And uh, I’m really happy to be involved with this, it’s been a really nice experience for me, always great to play with my brother Matt here. Like to play a song now by [[w:the Beatles|the Beatles]], you may have heard of them. They were good once. At one point in my life, I was living in Florida, [[w:St. Petersburg, Florida|St. Petersburg]] if you’ve ever been. And--anyone been to St. Petersburg? Yeah, they call it god’s waiting room. And uh, I was living there when I was 19--this is before I became Billy...I was just William back then--and I was walking down the street and I used to go visit this record store and I walked through the store and the guy said, “Hey, it’s Nowhere Man.” Oh. Nowhere Man is the song I’m singing, but it’s a true story! The guy did call me Nowhere Man. | |||
'''Nowhere Man''' | |||
BC: Thank you. Like to play a new Smashing Pumpkins song for you. Anyone up for crowd participation? Okay, you can get a little experience what it’s like to be in a band with me right now. You can feel that...withering glare. Okay, so the song goes like this--I’ll teach it to you and then we’ll do it together. So it’s ''(singing and playing guitar)'' Oh, oh oh, oh. ''(stops playing, speaking)'' Yeah, I can tell you’ve heard it. Free on Smashing Pumpkins dot com. ''(singing and playing guitar)'' Oh, oh oh, oh, oh oh. ''(gesturing for crowd to sing; after no response, he stops playing and speaks)'' You’re just a step above [[James Iha]] right now. One more time, ready? | |||
'''Widow Wake My Mind''' | |||
BC: Thanks a lot, thank you. Goodnight [tape cuts]. | |||
[encore break] | |||
'''Cinnamon Girl''' | |||
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== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
Latest revision as of 02:32, 16 July 2021
| February 18, 2010 – Chicago, IL, US | |
|---|---|
| Live performance by Billy Corgan | |
| Artist | Billy Corgan |
| Date | February 18, 2010 |
| Venue | LaSalle Power Company |
| Coordinates | 41°53′29″N 87°37′58″W |
| Location | Chicago, IL, US |
| Venue type | Bar |
| Personnel | Billy Corgan, Matt Walker |
Billy Corgan's February 18, 2010 performance was a benefit show for NorthShore University HealthSystem. Corgan performed backed by former Smashing Pumpkins touring drummer Matt Walker and his band Zoom. Tickets sold for $150, with $300 VIP donations including a meet and greet with Corgan and Walker.
Setlist[edit | edit source]
Soundcheck[edit | edit source]
Set[edit | edit source]
- "20th Century Boy" [T. Rex] (only performance)
- "I'm Waiting for the Man" [The Velvet Underground] (only performance)
- "Season of the Witch" [Donovan] (only performance)
- "Nowhere Man" [The Beatles]
- "Widow Wake My Mind"
Encore[edit | edit source]
- "Cinnamon Girl" [Neil Young] (final performance)
Notes[edit | edit source]
- First performance of "Cinnamon Girl" since 1989-05-13
- Last performance of "Nowhere Man" until 2015-02-25
Banter[edit | edit source]
(incomplete due to lack of full show source)
20th Century Boy
I’m Waiting for the Man
(BC after lyrics: Where we at? Chicago.
unknown guy: Got the blues!
BC: You got the blues? [tape cuts])
Season of the Witch
BC: [cuts in] Just kidding, but uh, thank you very much, it’s really cool you guys are here. And uh, you know, I realize it’s a--we all realize it’s hard times economically for everybody, so thank you for contributing to a great cause. And uh, I’m really happy to be involved with this, it’s been a really nice experience for me, always great to play with my brother Matt here. Like to play a song now by the Beatles, you may have heard of them. They were good once. At one point in my life, I was living in Florida, St. Petersburg if you’ve ever been. And--anyone been to St. Petersburg? Yeah, they call it god’s waiting room. And uh, I was living there when I was 19--this is before I became Billy...I was just William back then--and I was walking down the street and I used to go visit this record store and I walked through the store and the guy said, “Hey, it’s Nowhere Man.” Oh. Nowhere Man is the song I’m singing, but it’s a true story! The guy did call me Nowhere Man.
Nowhere Man
BC: Thank you. Like to play a new Smashing Pumpkins song for you. Anyone up for crowd participation? Okay, you can get a little experience what it’s like to be in a band with me right now. You can feel that...withering glare. Okay, so the song goes like this--I’ll teach it to you and then we’ll do it together. So it’s (singing and playing guitar) Oh, oh oh, oh. (stops playing, speaking) Yeah, I can tell you’ve heard it. Free on Smashing Pumpkins dot com. (singing and playing guitar) Oh, oh oh, oh, oh oh. (gesturing for crowd to sing; after no response, he stops playing and speaks) You’re just a step above James Iha right now. One more time, ready?
Widow Wake My Mind
BC: Thanks a lot, thank you. Goodnight [tape cuts].
[encore break]
Cinnamon Girl