1992 – Morrissey – Del Mar Fairgrounds

Halloween!  Went with my Mom, Bianca and Shawn.  This was really a bizarre show.  It was in a show horse pavilion.  The floor had hay and puddles of water.  I worried the band would get electricuted!  It was just the oddest place to see a show.  No seats everyone just gathered around the stage or wandered.  And since it was Morrissey, loads of flowers and people getting on stage with him.  It was an interesting way to spend Halloween!

Set List:
You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side
Glamorous Glue
The Loop
Sister I'm A Poet
Certain People I know
Seasick...
Such A Little Thing...
I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday
Girl Least Likely To
Alsatian Cousin
Suedehead
He Knows I'd Love To See Him
You're The One For Me, Fatty
November Spawned A Monster
We Hate It When Our Friends...
We'll Let You Know
Jack The Ripper
The National Front Disco     

This was basically the same show as The Hollywood Bowl.

1992 – Morrissey – Hollywood Bowl

Bianca and I went to this show!  Just the two of us.  I was sick. 
I was guzzling cough syrup since I had the dreaded cough I get when
I am finishing my annual bout of pneumonia!   So my drink of choice,
Robitussin!  We even caught the park n' ride.  It was fun.  People were
partying on the bus and ready for an amazing show.  Bianca and I had
seen Morrissey before and this was a day after Bianca's birthday and
seemed like a fun way to get out and about!! 
No Smiths songs, loads of flowers thrown on the stage and people trying
to get on stage to hug him.  I remember it being a good show.

Set List:
You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side
Glamorous Glue
Sister I'm A Poet
You're The One For Me Fatty
We'll Let You Know
November Spawned A Monster
Such A Little Thing Makes Such A Big Difference
I Know It's Gonna Happen Someday
Girl Least Likely To
Certain People I Know
Everyday Is Like Sunday
Seasick, Yet Still Docked
Suedehead
He Knows I'd Love To See Him
Alsatian Cousin
We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful
Jack The Ripper
The National Front Disco 

During this time and especially living in L.A. there were certain artists you went to see.
KROQ was the radio station that fueled what we listened to.  They loved The Smiths, Morrissey, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Depeche Mode and The Cure among others.  When these artists were coming to town KROQ went crazy with interviews, promotions and playing these artists songs all the time.  They even made special KROQ bumper stickers to hand out after the shows.  So when this show went on sale and sold 18,000 tickets in 20 some minutes it was an amazing thing.  You wanted to be part of it, you had to be there.  And well, I am a sucker for Frank Lloyd Wright, I love the Hollywood Bowl!     

1991 – Morrissey – Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

This was a fan show.  There was a Morrissey concert a few days before this one at UCLA where a bunch of people were hurt because Morrissey invited fans to come to the front of the stage.  The show was shut down due to the injuries.  Because Morrissey felt bad, this show was arranged.  Cathy and Bianca and I braved the rabid Morrissey fans and went to this one!  Flyers were handed out while we were in line asking everyone to be safe and behave and sorry about the cancellation at UCLA.   More people were hurt at this show.  People want to be near him, throwing flowers at him. 
Setlist:

1. We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful
2. The Loop
3. King Leer
4. Sister I'm A Poet
5. Pashernate Love
6. Piccadilly Palare
7. Trash (New York Dolls cover)
8. My Love Life
9. November Spawned A Monster
10. Alsatian Cousin
11. Everyday Is Like Sunday
12. I've Changed My Plea To Guilty
13. Asian Rut
14. Driving Your Girlfriend Home
15. Suedehead
16. Angel, Angel, Down We Go Together
17. Encore:
18. That's Entertainment (The Jam cover)
19. Encore 2:
20. Disappointed

A great show in a small venue.  I can only think that this is what it must have been like in those classic shows you see photos from or recordings of from England.   KROQ did release a cassette of three songs that Morrissey played on air with them as a kind of treat for the fans who were hurt or didn't get to see him.

1991 – Morrissey - Forum

Opening band Phranc, ok Bianca and Cathy go for it! 
We went as a group with some friends from our neighborhood. 
It was an adventure and I learned to go to shows with people I trust.  Cathy, Shawn and Bianca were there with me.   It was a great show. 
I like Morrissey.  Forget all the drama surrounding him, he is an entertainer.   Swinging the microphone cord, flowers being thrown on stage, fans jumping up onstage to touch him, singing along with all the songs.  I had a good time.