Paul's solo stuff and Wings, especially RAM, Band on the Run, and his solo debut, seem to be getting a lot more attention and "cred" amongst some of the more hipper publications. The reissues have been helping too, lots of attention being given to them by sites that appeal to younger audiences like Pitchfork (they gave RAM a 9.2/10).

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^^^What side were you on? The left pit was super organized, the security did a really good job of kicking out all of the people who tried to cut in line and even divided us up into groups of 200 to make sure no one was pushed or trampled while going into the pit. They really did an A+ job, totally the opposite of what I've seen at most festivals (and that includes Roo two years ago).

I didn't even know there was a left pit! We were on the right. None of that happened on the right side, although they did section us off according to a guy who was holding up a sign. But it was still very uncomfortable because we had to stand so tightly packed for the entire Wilco set to maintain our positions in line.The Safety people were told when there were line cutters, but claimed they couldn't do anything.

Yep, there are two lines on each side of the pit to get in. Normally its divided into two sections, but for Paul it was just one big pit. Weird that security said they couldn't do anything, they kicked out tons of line cutters on the left!

^^^What side were you on? The left pit was super organized, the security did a really good job of kicking out all of the people who tried to cut in line and even divided us up into groups of 200 to make sure no one was pushed or trampled while going into the pit. They really did an A+ job, totally the opposite of what I've seen at most festivals (and that includes Roo two years ago).

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Did anybody else notice that incredible high note Paul hit during "Nineteen Hundred And Eighty-Five"???? At first, Rod and I thought that Rusty must've done some killer harmonic or something on his guitar; then we realized: "Damn! That's PAUL!"

I thought it was a lady in the crowd screaming at first!

By the way, did anyone get their hands on special glasses (looked like 3D glasses) before the set? They made all of the lasers look like massive kaleidoscopes which was particularly awesome for Being For the Benefit of Mr. Kite!

I have a few pics I'll upload soon. This was my first Paul show and I'm so happy I was able to go with my mom who has never gotten a chance to see him but loved him since she first saw him on Ed Sullivan so many years ago! We waited all day and managed to get second row; she burst out crying an hour before he started! This will probably end up being my favorite show of all time, at the very least in my top 2! Everything was perfect about it, Bonnaroo was such a wonderful environment to see him. The weather that day was great, Wilco sounded phenomenal (even though I couldn't really see them from the pit line), and Paul was (of course) fantastic. I was lucky enough to catch the Stones a few nights before and, while they were excellent, Paul had a warmth and magic to his set that they lacked. I got the impression that The Stones were really into themselves and could perform in front of a mirror for all they care. Totally the opposite from Paul, he seemed to love us as much as we loved him! The tributes really drove home that feeling. I never cried as much as I did during Here, Today (a song that I'm not a huge fan of) and my mom loved his "cover" of Something (George was always her favorite). Overall, a really fantastic show. It was worth it just to see my mom's face when Paul took the stage. I've been to a handful of festivals and I've never seen/heard so much attention placed on one headliner. Every time I overheard conversations it always went back to Paul! Anyway, anyone see some other awesome shows? Some of my highlights were Wilco, R. Kelly starting his set on a forklift singing Ignition, Bjork's wonderfully weird performance, Dirty Projectors, Bob Saget, Tame Impala, and David Byrne and St. Vincent! I liked Petty's set, but I thought he could have cut down on the jams and delivered more hits.

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Just to say, I've found it easier to wait in the pit line on the left side (facing the stage); the side furthest from the rest of Centeroo. Most people are already confused about the whole pit line-up procedure, so take advantage of their confusion!

I agree. The opposite pit line is more exposed, easier to find, and has better accessibility in comparison to the rest of the festival grounds. It's overcrowded always.

And the left side eventually gets some shade from the stage once the sun begins to set. And it is right next to the cleanest portapotties in Centeroo! Not a lot of people know they're even there, so no lines too.

Just to say, I've found it easier to wait in the pit line on the left side (facing the stage); the side furthest from the rest of Centeroo. Most people are already confused about the whole pit line-up procedure, so take advantage of their confusion!

I'll probably break down and cry if he plays Listen To What The Man Says at Roo! Is it June already?

Here's hoping Paul finally makes it out to Hawaii! A quick stop here before or after the rumored Outside Lands or an Australian tour would be nice.