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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

Morning Dew
Sept. 2, 1980
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Absolutely gorgeous version. Has the majesty of something like "Terrapin" while maintaining the song's apocalyptic intensity.
Shakedown Street
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Tight and crispy from an amazing show.
Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

This version is incredible. The Egypt shows are incredibly uneven, but the Ollin -> Fire -> Aiko is absolutely fucking awesome.
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 10, 1991
Madison Square Garden

I have to agree that Vince's synth sax sounds really jarring against Branford's much better playing on an actual friggin' saxophone. Shame, because the jam is otherwise absolute aces.
Let It Grow
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

I've been on a kick with "LIG" lately....this one left me breathless.