Do you ever look through old line ups and

[Wooderson]

Woah, woah, woah. Brian himself may not have been brilliant, but his backing band were at the height of their powers, having just toured Smile. Musically, it was excellent. So many musicians on stage doing faithful renditions of Brian's original 60s arrangements.

Myself and Nal in tears of laughter doing Keith Moon's to Barbra Ann. V memorable show. Played 25 odd songs. A gig going highlight.

[shoptildrop]

My friend got dragged away by his girlfriend from watching Nirvana at Reading in '92 in order to watch Republica (or something of that ilk!)

I still take the piss now

oooh harsh!!!

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

I saw Beyonce instead of QOTSA in 2011, girl I was at the festival with was desperate to see her and if we had split up at that point I would have been on my own for the rest of the night, having already seen QOTSA about 4 times prior to that I made the choice, and actually had an alright time at Beyonce.

[shoptildrop]

Missing Johnny Cash to see the Inspirals wasn't exactly my greatest hour.

sweet jesus I weep for you as well

[Harmonic Prospector]

I saw Marina and the Diamonds instead of LCD Soundsystem at Reading a while back. She was brilliant but wtf was I doing.

I also seemed to be one of very few people not at Dolly Parton last year (went to Dry The River) but I don't regret that one

The only reason why I didn't do the same was because I knew Dry The River were playing Avalon that night. That was a very special set and glad I waited to see them until the evening.

[Space Shanty]

I saw Marina and the Diamonds instead of LCD Soundsystem at Reading a while back. She was brilliant but wtf was I doing.

I also seemed to be one of very few people not at Dolly Parton last year (went to Dry The River) but I don't regret that one

I wasn't at Dolly either.

Stayed at Public Service Broadcasting and then went to the Park for a wander I think.

Don't regret it either!

[Space Shanty]

The only reason why I didn't do the same was because I knew Dry The River were playing Avalon that night. That was a very special set and glad I waited to see them until the evening.

Dry The River were staying in our hotel at Pukkelpop in 2011, the year of the massive storm. Seemed like good guys.

They were actually playing when the tornado hit and lost all their stuff I believe.

Could have been a lot worse mind you as the entire marquee they were playing in was gone by the end

[Untz]

I watched Fuck Buttons instead of The Rolling Stones, and I absolutely stand by it

So did I. I also watched Savages and spent some time in the circus tent. Had a great time.

[Purple aki squat]

Went to watch Doves instead of Neil Young.

Saw a bit of him walking towards JP and knew I should have stayed.

Doves weren't bad though.

Also watched Elbow instead of Pulp even though we were above the park when they started.

[home to you]

The only reason why I didn't do the same was because I knew Dry The River were playing Avalon that night. That was a very special set and glad I waited to see them until the evening.

Ah fair enough, that evening set must've been pretty good. I think I debated going to that but ended up at James Blake

[Filthy]

High Contrast instead of Blur. In my defence I had a ticket for Hyde Park and my decision making process was hampered by sleep deprivation and 'other factors'

[bennyboi]

I have, a few times I've noticed acts I missed or people I didn't know back then. Chance the Rapper stands out from last year.

[Mr November]

Nice to see some love in here for Dry The River. Matt has some new material coming soon - check out waylorland.com

I got some news from him t'other day that suggests no Glastonbury this year, but could be wrong.

To stay on topic, I was in my tent and it started throwing it down so decided to maintain shelter for a while. Had a nap, woke up and I'd missed Robert Plant. So disappointed in myself.

[Glastoboy]

Re: Portishead v Arctic's v Chic. I opted for Portishead and found it a strange gig. One great song played expertly, then a lesser known song sounding like a dirge - repeat until end. Fair to say I half enjoyed it.

My Mrs thoroughly loved the Arctic's (even though the kids were with her and playing her up). Strangely though we both really regret missing Chic.

I don't think there was a right call that night, just a horrific clash of three good bands.

[Mr November]

I opted for Portishead and found it a strange gig. One great song played expertly, then a lesser known song sounding like a dirge - repeat until end.

each...to...their...own...

[picicata]

Re: Portishead v Arctic's v Chic. I opted for Portishead and found it a strange gig. One great song played expertly, then a lesser known song sounding like a dirge - repeat until end. Fair to say I half enjoyed it.

My Mrs thoroughly loved the Arctic's (even though the kids were with her and playing her up). Strangely though we both really regret missing Chic.

I don't think there was a right call that night, just a horrific clash of three good bands.

Chic was such fun, real party time! As you said though, three good bands and I would happily have watched them all. Shame they weren't spread over the rest of the weekend as the other headliners on the mainstages that year were a bit disappointing.

[Untz]

I don't think there was a right call that night, just a horrific clash of three good bands.

There was, it was Simian Mobile Disco.

[Slugworth]

I regret seeing Arcade Fire over Skrillex last year. AF were great but Skrillex was on another level.

[Matt - Ed Banger Records]

There was, it was Simian Mobile Disco.

I left Portishead and tried to leg it over to see SMD, ended up going arse over tit over log I couldn't see in the dark, managed to style it out with a forward roll and didn't spill my pint, didn't get a chance to catch the end of SMD though

[Hugh Jass]

Chic was such fun, real party time! As you said though, three good bands and I would happily have watched them all. Shame they weren't spread over the rest of the weekend as the other headliners on the mainstages that year were a bit disappointing.

I saw the Arctics and thought they were brilliant. Better than The Stones the following night.

Skipped Neil Young in 09. Saw him open with Hey Hey My My, then wandered off to watch Q-Tip. Good times were had.

[Curlygirl]

Recently, I regularly think why DID I go and see Rolf Harris.

At the time I loved this. It was my first glasto and he was the opening set. I couldn't believe the crowd he had. Now I'm so so disappointed. And outraged. And gutted. The news really upset me. I'm a prison officer and work with this type of offender yet it still hit me hard

[Curlygirl]

Because he was a much loved TV personality, who was held in fond regard by millions. His 2010 performance was a happy memory for me right up until the court case got underway and it turned out the fucker was guilty. Fucking twat.

Here here!!

[Curlygirl]

Shakira over Frank Turner.

Oops

[Curlygirl]

Yikes!

Im personally still smarting over that Gorillaz gig and the fact I didnt head to the Other stage for the Lips..........

But my darkest Glasto day (not clash decision related) is the Sunday in 2010 when I missed a full day with the exception of half of a Slash gig due to sun stroke........

No Ray Davies

No Stevie Wonder

No Faithless

No LCD Sound System

No Orbital

There was a fair amount of clashiness I did not even get to consider there

Thom I feel so sad for you right now. All were awesome. Orbital was the best Eva!!! The rest were brilliant too. 2010 was my first year. Fooking brilliant.

[Guest]

My stand out glastonbury regret was seeing Mumford instead of the xx in 2013. Not quite in the level of others mistakes, especially as I'll more than likely see them some day...

I don't want to rub salt in the wound, but what you actually did there was see Mumford and Sons instead of Bobby Womack.