#HSLOT3: Denver

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Harry in Denver via @haleykwea on instagram.

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Denver, Colorado - July 3 2018

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“Whose shoe is this?” During Kiwi, Denver

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Only Angel, Denver, 07September2021

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Denver, 9/7/2021

Like the gossamer strands of the woman in "She", my memories will dissipate in the night, so I'm capturing them before I sleep. While it's unfair to compare Las Vegas and Denver, it is, I'm afraid, inevitable for those who have been privileged to see both shows.

Las Vegas was raw, emotional energy. Denver was polished, professional energy. He was carefree -- dare I say lighthearted -- in Denver? As though he'd bundled up all of his nerves from March 2020 until September, 2021, Harry used Las Vegas as a catharsis. He used Denver as a launch pad to a bright performance future.

I noticed more this show about the staging and how he highlights the band. Not just Mitch -- who absolutely deserves the spotlight in "She" while Harry walks in the near-dark on the other side of the stage. But also when Harry performs with Ny and Elin, he stands slightly behind them, putting them out front on display. It's very Harry -- showcasing the talent he's hired to support him.

There was some chatter about hiking in the Flat Irons (a mountain range near Boulder) and some jokes about the altitude (which are always expected in Denver). His speech before 'Fine Line' hasn't changed much in its wording, but the emotion in Denver was refined.

My favorite moments are always the unscripted ones, and I am sad that COVID prevents his audience interactions. We did get a genuine smile from Mitch which touched my heart in ways I can't explain. Harry grabbed the usual flags for his prancing during TPWK and WMYB, but he also snagged a Black Lives Matter flag which garnered a loud roar of approval from the crowd. And thanks to our collective feedback, he skipped the whale tonight. No need to spread more germs during COVID which is the practical thing to do even if it is less dramatic than spouting water from his mouth.

And there was absolutely no question tonight. Sarah's applause and approval rating definitely ranked higher than Mitch's.

Had I only attended the Denver show, I would leave with a happy, joyous feeling that I had indeed been gifted the best of Harry. Yet I'm very, very grateful that I also had the honor of watching his first performance for Love on Tour in Las Vegas.

May the rest of the shows provide many spontaneous moments of joy for Harry and the band. May those of you who get to attend bask in the glory of Harry. He's worth it. Every time.

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Adore You, Denver, 07September2021

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Denver, 07September2021

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Not a bad view for tonight’s show! 😊

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Treat People with Kindness, Denver, 07September2021

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Lights Up, Denver, 07September2021

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Pre-Jenny Show Playlist

Couldn’t Love You More by John Martyn

Love Insurance by Gwen McCrae

Moonage Daydream by David Bowie

Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles

Deep Shadows by Little Ann

Day Dreaming by Aretha Franklin

Flowers in the Window by Travis

America by Simon & Garfunkel

How Long Do I Have To Wait for You by Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

This Will Be Our Year by The Zombies

Everybody Loves the Sunshine by Roy Ayers Ubiquity

This is by no means an inclusive list because I didn’t start collecting until late but these are the songs played prior to Jenny’s set. I didn’t really start paying attention until Donny Hathaway’s Jealous Guy.

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Harry Styles, Denver, 08September2021

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Outfit thoughts for tonight? Do you think he'll go for one solid colour again? A mix of colours? some patterns? A shirt? No shirt? No pants? 😏😂

No pants would be interesting. Then we could really see his ass when he’s facing the other way 😂😂😂

I feel confident that we’re in the titties-out era so I expect something that will show off the work he’s done on those pecs. He’s kept the pink mail polish, but that doesn’t necessarily mean anything. With the lead time for this tour, I think Gucci has done every outfit (and I thought I read Lambert confirm that) so I’m expecting outlandish and wild colour combos for sure!

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Hiiii! What songs are you most excited for? Like let’s say top 4.

I was just telling a friend earlier that I’m most excited to see how he loosens up tonight after the nerves of Vegas. Vegas was it’s own special little world, and now that he’s performed one night, I’m curious to know what’s different.

Tonight, I’m excited to hear the new versions again of Canyon Moon, Fine Line, and Sunflower Vol 6. On Saturday, I was so stunned and the show moved so fast that I didn’t really get to take them in. Plus I always love watching Mitch shred on She!