Review of Glasgow last night - Europe tour news (15)

Thanks to David Harris:

“Bob doesn't do Edinburgh, so we have to come to the soulless metal tent on the Clyde to see him, with 10,000 others. No matter, we're sold on the Master anyway and the pilgrimage is always good for building up the excitement.

“I'm taking my 19 year old son to his first meeting with Bob and have paid a fortune to touts for front row seats. Band had had a day off, having done 2 nights in Amsterdam Sunday and Monday.

“As expected, he opened with a rocky "Cat's in the well", followed by "Aint me babe", reminding us all that he can do as many versions of these as he chooses.

“ "Just like Tom Thumbs Blues" ran into "Its alright Ma", and I'm in heaven with the rest of the baldy aficionados in row A. It’s a bit disappointing to see that the son is not quite so smitten - he doesn’t know all the lyrics, though, and that’s the problem. Meanwhile Bob switches to organ and can be seen flexing his stiff old shoulders in the gaps between numbers as the strain on this rocking old man briefly shows.

“The Levee’s gonna break" - a favourite. “When the deal goes Down” was easy listening and beautifully sung. “You go your way and I’ll go mine" was a bit raspy and fairly tuneless… a low point for me.

"John Brown" was the surprise of the evening, taking us right back to the ‘60s and reminding us that Vietnam and Iraq are the same show. "Rolling and Tumbling" rolls along. "Hard Rain" - one of the best. "Spirit on the Water" was and is a bit schmaltzy for me. "Stuck inside of mobile " a wee bit messy for my liking. "Ain’t talkin" – memorable. "Summer days" - a worn-out star... Naw!

“Beautifully crafted "Rolling stone" was the band at their best, I thought. The encore was "Thunder on the Mountain" and the inevitable Watchtower.

“Overall, this was a memorable gig, as you would expect from the master craftsman. His voice was missing some of the time and the band were good, but not as slick as some he’s had. You just can’t help but wonder at this living legend who still packs them in young and old.

“Welcome back to Scotland, Bob. We know your heart really is in the Highlands.”