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The Weight
June 7, 1991
Deer Creek Music Center

This is really the best one I've heard--everyobody nails their parts/lyrics...great piano fills on the side (yay, Bruce!). Just exactly, etc.
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Althea
Sept. 9, 1982
Saenger Performing Arts Center

Incredible. Check out Brent's fills during the epic post-lyrics outro. A must-listen top tier Althea w/bounce, power, & panache!
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Deal
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Apparently no one is aware that a fellow named Keith played in this band or this version would have 50 votes already. Needs to be heard!
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Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 4, 1980
Providence Civic Center

Outside of 1977 this may be the best version I've heard. A+ vocals from Jerry, killer mid-solo; slightly faster tempo. Must hear. Gr8 Matrix!
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Oct. 11, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Bob's lyric phrasing on this version is unique. He sings it in a way so different than any I've heard before & it's inventive & super-fun. Must hear!
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Aiko Aiko
Oct. 7, 1977
University of New Mexico

Smooth like silk version with good pep and pace. Hey Now.
Not Fade Away
Aug. 30, 1980
The Spectrum

excellent recommendation thank you--the slow, slinky NFA's are my favorite & this one delivers!
Shakedown Street
Dec. 16, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Love what Bobby does here --some of the coolest counter-rhythm filling you'll ever hear in this tune...unique version
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 31, 1990
Wembley Arena

Missing out on one of the best if not the top dog of 1990 right here...Jerry is fully committed as they let the trio out of the gate to start the show and a firmly fun high octane performance emerges...just check out the between verses jamming and fluid guitar leads on Franklin's....you'll think Jerome is back in the 70's and the rest of the band is dialed in as well. Lyrics nailed, Vince fills nicely and of course Bruce is there for extra flourish. Get on it and bump it outta the single digits pls--doesn't need to dwell there.
Crazy Fingers
Sept. 15, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Truly one of the last great ones. A compact yet every note counts version--benefits from energized 1990 revival sound instrumentally and vocally especially. Candidate for best of the 90s for sure. +1
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