America West Arena, Phoenix AZ

I obtained my tickets for this show through the 'Hogweed Youth Movement' thanks to the sterling work by the wonderfully named Prudence Mole; my delight was complete when I realised that rather than being the 27th row or thereabouts, the designation 'AA' meant that in fact we had literally front row tickets, sitting directly in front of the smiling Steve Hackett, which suited me very nicely indeed, thankyou. To this day, this performance remains indelibly etched as one of the finest shows I've ever attended - The Lamb is not my favourite piece of Genesis music but the show, with the three screens, the lights and costumes and the band playing superbly was something very, very special and the overall performance was simply wonderful. I've waited for years to hear a recording and I'm absolutely delighted, for personal reasons particularly to find this one - but oh, what I'd give to hear (and being honest, to own) a copy of the soundboard! One final thought: there is an omission which really should have been included. This tape and most of the reviews omit the final highlight of what was a very special evening...right at the very final bow after 'Watcher', we were treated to the appearance of the statuesque Janet Webb, to deliver her classic 'Morecambe & Wise' sign-off: "I'd like to thank all of you for watching me and my little show here tonight. If you've enjoyed it, then it's all been worthwhile. So, until we meet again, good night, and I love you all!" [pierrelemer]