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Picasso Moon
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

Not a fan of this song but this version has spunk to spare. Still better when it was called "Hell in a Bucket."
4
Turn On Your Love Light
Sept. 22, 1993
Madison Square Garden

The Dave Murray "Love Light"! Also, James Cotton lays down the harp for an extra bluesy feel. Really spry, energetic version from a great show.
1
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Brent is on fire here.
1
Turn On Your Love Light
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Rollicking good fun on NYE.
4
Big Railroad Blues
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

Ass Kicker. 1985 was very kind to "Big Railroad Blues."

Comments

Drums -> Space
Oct. 30, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

All of the "D/S" sequences from this Oakland run are noteworthy. Lots of emotion and anger running through them. Bill's death hit them hard and they channeled that grief into four excellent shows. At times you can almost feel Bill's specter running through them.
Brown Eyed Women
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

1991 was a good year for "BEW." 6-17 is of course the best, probably, but this and 10-30 deserve attention as well.
Black Peter
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

"Black Peter" is one I usually don't pay much attention to, but I really love this version. Jerry's voice is in shape, and Vince has a B3 sound going throughout that makes me think of Brent. But it's really the drummers that grab me here. The climax is really excellent, everyone's in sync and throwing in something tasty.
Dark Star
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

Indeed it is. What a killer show.
Brown Eyed Women
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

If you love Phil, you'll wanna hear this "BEW." Jerry isn't as crisp on this one as he was four days earlier, but he still delivers.