Here is my only picture of Lucinda Williams on stage. As I entered the lobby of the theatre two nights ago I was met by signs of no audio, no movies, no recording, no photography. Bummer I think…this place is usually ok to take a few no flash photos. I guess the youtube thing is hurting the small-time blogger types…http://www.lucindawilliams.com/
This was a great show. There were many moments I really enjoyed and I was able to finally hear some of the songs I love performed live. Lucinda had a letter in her hand at one point and she told the story of a Vietnam vet, Roger, who was in the audience. She read a bit of the letter that told the story of how Roger lost his pal in the war and sang one of her songs to his grave in Arlington National Cemetery. The song was “Are you Alright?”
The crowd was great. A sell-out into the rafters. Lucinda said she had just got in from Birmingham the night before and had the next day off. She said “We will play a while tonight.” And they did. And it was great.
Are you alright?
All the sudden you went away.
Are you alright?
I hope you come back around someday.
Are you alright?
I haven’t seen you in a real long time.
Are you alright?
Could you give me some kind of sign.
Are you alright?
I looked around me and you were gone.
Are you alright?
I feel like there must be something wrong.
Are you alright?
‘Cause it seems like you disappeared.
Are you alright?
‘Cause I been feeling a little scared.
Are you alright?
Are you sleeping through the night?
Do you have someone to hold you tight?
Do you have someone to hang out with?
Do you have someone to hug and kiss you,
Hug and kiss you,Hug and kiss you?
Are you alright?
Are You Alright?
Are you alright?
Is there something been bothering you?
Are you alright?
I wish you’d give me a little clue.
Are you alright?
Is there something you wanna say?
Are you alright?
Just tell me that you’re okay.
Are you alright?
‘Cause you took off without a word.
Are you alright?
You flew away like a little bird.
Are you alright?
Is there anything I can do?
Are you alright?
‘Cause I need to hear from you.
Are you alright?