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1
Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 3, 1994
Boston Garden

"Beat It" beat it after this one. Abrupt, sloppy lead-in but the song itself is tight and enthusiastic.
6
Hell in a Bucket
June 21, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

I was shocked not to see this one from the famous PPV solstice broadcast.
2
Bertha
June 25, 1992
Soldier Field

Phil's all over this one. Really urgent upbeat version.
2
Hell in a Bucket
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Great opener for Vince's second show. Jerry's solos are rippin' and Bob's possessed. Nice subtle work from Vinny.
9
Jack Straw
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

Surprised this ain't here. Lyrically perfect (another Clive ad lib from Bobby) and Jerry kills the transition jam.

Comments

Hell in a Bucket
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

This should be higher as well. The whole band absolutely attacks the song. It has a punch few others do.
Shakedown Street
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

MASSIVE jam here. Jerry and Bruce destroy this one. Top 5.
Dark Star
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

This should have 100+ votes. It's an absolutely massive version. So quiet and pretty most of the time than just frightens the shit out of you unrelentingly. Incredible version; Billy is on fire here.
They Love Each Other
June 20, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Love this version a lot. Jerry's on fire every second of the first set.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 22, 1993
Madison Square Garden

One of the very best post-Brent performances of any song. Jerry is as good as he's ever been here.