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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Playin' In The Band
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

You need to prepare yourself for this one. First, avoid interruptions. Send your phone calls straight to voicemail. Feed the dog beforehand so he doesn't start barking mid-song. Secondly, don't lose sight of your surroundings. It's very easy to lose touch with reality during this one - it drops you down a rabbit hole quite quickly. Do a common household task - empty the dishwasher, fold the laundry - while listening, to ensure you remain grounded in the objective physical realm throughout.
The Other One
March 28, 1981
Grugahalle

This one hits you look a sock to the face coming out of "He's Gone." This whole show is just amazing.
Brown Eyed Women
Sept. 18, 1993
Madison Square Garden

VERY NICE late day version. Jerry's weathered voice works well here.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

Listened to this in traffic during the flash floods in NYC. Such a nice, tight "Eyes." Phil is especially good here.
Dancin' in the Streets
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

I love this one. Brent's keyboard gives it a really dark edge you wouldn't expect from "Dancin'" of all songs. Segues seamlessly into "Bird Song." What a show. Jerry's on target all night. Love these shows.
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