Best. Birthday. Ever.

(photo by Grant Haller, Seattle PI)

I almost feel sorry for my husband.

After all, how is he ever going to top this year's birthday celebration?

The Rolling Stones concert was, in a word, amazing. Our seats were great (200 level, perfect view of the stage), the weather was wonderful (cool but dry, and the clouds only rolled in later in the evening), and the performances absolutely blew me away.

Opening act The Dave Matthews Band was energetic, creative, and fun to watch. We both went into the set fairly neutral about DMB and ended it as fans.

And then, the Stones. I'd never seen them perform before; my husband's been to two concerts previously. In a way, it was like Springsteen for me -- liked the music, but not a rabid fangirl until seeing it performed live.

I was blown away.

The performance was exceptional, the energy onstage put my 37-year-old self to shame, and the crowd was in the palm of Mick's hand.

Before the show, we were talking about what songs we really wanted to hear them perform. I said my number one choice was "It's Only Rock and Roll".

It was the second song on their playlist. (DH turned to me and said, "Wanna go home now? They played your song!")

In fact, here's the whole playlist from the evening:

Jumpin' Jack Flash

It's Only Rock and Roll

Let's Spend the Night Together

She Was Hot

Let It Bleed (with special guest vocalist Dave Matthews, having his own fanboy moment)

Streets of Love

Midnight Rambler (my husband's favorite performance of the night)

Tumblin' Dice

You Got the Silver

Little T & A

Under My Thumb

Oh No Not You Again

Start Me Up

Honky Tonk Woman

Sympathy for the Devil

Paint it Black

Brown Sugar

Encore:

You Can't Always Get What You Want

Satisfaction

What's the best concert you've ever been to?