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Black Throated Wind
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Excellent version. Bobby brings it for the finale and the whole band thunders behind him on target throughout.
5
Crazy Fingers
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Folks, you need to hear this one. It's absolutely gorgeous. Great interplay between Jerry and Vince on the solos and the whole version oozes soul.
3
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Beautiful version to end the show.
2
One More Saturday Night
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Obligatory, but fun nonetheless.
1
Drums -> Space
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

The first thirty seconds with Airto Moreira are blood curdling. Terrifying, trippy stuff. Handle with care.

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.