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Drums -> Space
Feb. 21, 1995
Delta Center

The "Drums" is lovely and has a tropical vibe, "Space" is nice and eerie.
9
Wharf Rat
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Great version, great second set.
4
Tennessee Jed
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

Great work from Brent here.
5
Sugaree
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

From the 30 Trips set, surprised it's not here. Real smooth version.
1
Touch of Grey
June 18, 1983
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

High energy early version to close out a great set 2. Everyone is on it here.

Comments

Crazy Fingers
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Vince's synth playing on the solo really gets to the ethereal heart of the song beautifully. At one point he has a 'choir' sound going that fits so perfectly.
Box of Rain
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

"Words never do this song justice" Neither do live versions.
Morning Dew
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center

Comparing this to 4/15/78 is interesting. The 1978 one is more traditional in terms of pacing and momentum, and I guess I can see how this one can seemed forced since they really drag it out at a lumbering pace. But I judge my "Dew"'s on how authentically make me feel like the world is ending, and this one gives me just that. Both are pretty spec-fucking-tacular, though.
Shakedown Street
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

This is a Top 3 "Shakedown." The energy is unreal. I shit you not and will fight any who challenge me. You can lose five pounds just jammin' out to this one.
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

The vocal breakdown is really sublime.