Paul Simon, 6/6/18, United Center - An Oppo Review

"Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)" (galileo-humpkins)
06/07/2018 at 11:09 • Filed to: None

These tix were surprisingly affordable

An incredible show, definitely one of the best shows I’ve seen (and I’ve seen a lot thanks to my wife). He sounded almost the same as he did 30 years ago. He danced around, seemingly with childlike enthusiasm and delight. He led the band with simple waves of his hand. He did an Elvis impersonation.

I can’t believe that I’ve never seen him until now, but I’m so happy I did because I believe him when he says this is the last tour (though I do believe he’ll continue to perform one-off shows, benefits, etc.). The crowd was a mix of, basically, every kind of person you can imagine. The backing band was, surprisingly, huge - as many as 15-16 musicians at any one time. I was really not expecting that. And the guitars, oh man, the guitars they played were some truly classic beauties (Telecasters, Danelectro’s, CF Martins, etc.).

I was kind of hoping that since it is Chicago that when he played You Can Call Me Al that Chevy Chase might come out and they’d reprise the video (he does show up here randomly from time to time) but I wasn’t actually expecting it. I really just can’t say enough good things about this show. If you have the chance to catch a stop on the remainder of this tour, do it.

Set List:

1. America
2. 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover
3. The Boy in the Bubble
4. Dazzling Blue
5. That Was Your Mother
6. Rewrite
7. Mother and Child Reunion
8. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
9. Rene and Georgette Magritte with their Dog After the War
10. Can’t Run But
11. Wristband
12. Spirit Voices
13. The Obvious Child
14. Questions for the Angels
15. The Cool, Cool River
16. Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes
17. You Can Call Me Al

Encore

18. Graceland
19. Still Crazy After All These Years
20. Late in the Evening

Encore 2

21. Homeward Bound
22. Kodachrome

Encore 3

23. The Boxer
24. American Tune
25. The Sound of Silence

DISCUSSION (10)

Chariotoflove > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
06/07/2018 at 11:45

Several of my favorite acts are aging out of the grueling tour thing, too. It’s precious when you can cross a big one like this off your list.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
06/07/2018 at 12:09

got a couple live dvds of his (me dad was a huge fan.. and now i am too)

looks like that was a pretty fantastic show :)

(no one mans ceiling tho... for shame:p)

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Chariotoflove
06/07/2018 at 12:14

Same here. Two of the best ones I crossed off a few years ago were The Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder. Now those were incredible shows (especial Stevie - Songs In The Key Of Life Live). But who knows if The Stones will ever really stop touring.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > farscythe - makin da cawfee!
06/07/2018 at 12:21

Oh, that would’ve been a great one to hear live, and he definitely had the musicians for it. But, I guess, with a catalogue like his, it’s hard to trim down to a 2 hour-ish show - or it’s easy, just close your eyes and point to a list of songs to choose them.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
06/07/2018 at 12:28

yeah no shortage there.. no bad ones either (less great sure.. but no bad ones)

Chariotoflove > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
06/07/2018 at 12:43

I kinda think they’ll just prop their coffins up on stage and play Start Me Up.

I missed out on the last Genesis tour ten years ago. Now, I hear they could possibly reunite. I don’t want to miss that. Also, there are 80s tours of some of my favorite bands going on. I just need to find someone to go with.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Chariotoflove
06/07/2018 at 12:53

Ha, I could see that for sure.

I’d love for them to reunite, I’d definitely be attending that show. But, based on Tony Banks’ most recent statements, I don’t think it’ll be happening.

Chariotoflove > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
06/07/2018 at 13:29

Collins will have to be back in decent health. I think if his new solo comeback tour goes well, you’ll see talk of it start to pick up.

It would be cool to have old and new Genesis perform together and fold Gabriel back in. Even though Collins has said it wouldn’t make sense to mix the two sets, I think it could totally be done. That’s even more unlikely, but you never rule anything out with old men who look back on their lives with increasing amounts of nostalgia and rose colored glasses.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Chariotoflove
06/07/2018 at 13:33

...but you never rule anything out with old men who look back on their lives with increasing amounts of nostalgia and rose colored glasses.

Truer words, Chariot, truer words.

The Real Life Mike Lowrey > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
06/09/2018 at 15:04

Which is the good song?