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Cumberland Blues
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

Bruce makes this version. Great interplay between him and Jerry and a chargin', tight version overall. Amazing show.
2
One More Saturday Night
May 30, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Hoppin' version.
1
Good Lovin'
Jan. 10, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Comes charging so perfectly out of "Bertha." Fun version from a GREAT show.
4
Bertha
Jan. 10, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Galloping, tight version. Good interplay from everyone involved. One of thew few tunes Keith really came alive during his last two years with the band
3
Truckin'
June 21, 1980
West High Auditorium

Can't believe this one isn't on here! Jumpin' hot version from the best show of the year.

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.