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Bird Song
April 2, 1987
The Centrum

This one climbs, blooms, and sheds in that direct 87-Bird Song way, complete with bird sounds.
3
When Push Comes to Shove
April 2, 1987
The Centrum

A song with a unique point of view and metaphorical context, this version is delivered well.
4
Bertha
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Summer '71, hoppin' bass, spirited vocals, Miller board...
4
Candyman
March 16, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

The Candyman's in town alright!
7
Black Peter
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

A strong performance from a memorable show
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Comments

Greatest Story Ever Told
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Great to hear Bob peg that heavy strumming like that! Should've happened more. Examples welcome...
Alabama Getaway
May 30, 1980
Milwaukee Auditorium

Buried/ deserves some air.
Cassidy
Oct. 12, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Still puts me back in the Garden, especially when they hit that transition/ turn that corner that leads back into the lyrics.
Cassidy
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Okay, DiPs 20 has 9/25 and this. Just voted for 9/25 by accident -- that one's good too/ deserves votes -- but I like how this one snaps and bounces, and especially how Bob splices in a few chord chops from the earlier part -- before the fare thee well now verse.
Sugaree
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Yeah, some of those 77s have been camping in my yard for many years now; they know how to party and help with the chores.
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