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Mexicali Blues
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

Breezy, tasty, bright and snappin'. The guys in fine form.
6
Space
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

Whopping marimba-laden, a hot, and wobbly excursion into '84 Space. Luxuriantly gorgeous though threatening.
1
Wharf Rat
July 4, 1987
Sullivan Stadium

Coming out of truckin' and the other one. A gorgeous clear rendition.
1
Playin' In The Band
July 4, 1987
Sullivan Stadium

Seamless, same BPM basically transition from uncle john into a firey, strapped-in for launch PITB, (then Drumsspace) Top 80's form
1
Uncle John's Band
July 4, 1987
Sullivan Stadium

Burning gig in Foxboro Mass, powerful 80's rendition of UJB.

Comments

Wharf Rat
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

crux of a perfect show with 'beautiful jam' overtones, thunderous cathartic waves of inertia!
China Doll
Feb. 19, 1973
International Amphitheatre

crystalline gossamer magic. Heartbreaking, tender version.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Fantastic version. Makes you wonder how quickly Vince could have developed his own voice which he eventually did by somewhere in 93-94, if he didn't have to jockey with Bruce. Oceanic, meditative, tight, playful, kind version.
Jack Straw
Aug. 22, 1993
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

another fantastic version - Lightning Bolt working that crispy trebly tone, phil/devils off the leash.
Jack Straw
June 21, 1993
Deer Creek Music Center

powerful screaming version. Bob cuts the big man off while he's rolling