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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

Easy Answers
Sept. 13, 1993
The Spectrum

"Days" is fine if placed well, but imagine if Bobby saved "The Other One" for this night instead of 12th and Jerry followed it with either "Wharf Rat" or "Dew." Alas, not to be.
Easy Answers
Sept. 13, 1993
The Spectrum

I feel like Bob did this purely out of spite towards Jerry as the pre-Drums had been all him except for PITB. Even if I don't care much for the "Scarlet -> Fire," that 5 pack is still pretty fucking massive and it was obvious the crowd was digging it...then Bobby shoots that momentum to hell.
Estimated Prophet
March 27, 1988
Hampton Coliseum

Awesome performance.
Bird Song
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

This one is played kind of fast and clunky. The best "Bird Song"'s are slow and stately, this one doesn't quite get there. Some good moments, though.
Terrapin Station
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

One of the best. Magisterial.