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Candyman
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

A lively, relaxed version from the epic final night in Boston '91.
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The Wheel
Sept. 18, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Urgent version. 1991 was a standout year for this song.
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Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 18, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Rockin'!
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Wharf Rat
Sept. 18, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Bruce is the star here.
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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 18, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Wily version into a killer "Terrapin."
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Black Throated Wind
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Of course brotha! I think my Top 5 for 1992 are 3/20, 12/16, 06/28, 5/29, and 6/25. 5/31 also has the absolutely killer 10 song second set (not counting "Drums / Space!). Check out that three-guitar "Dew"!
Morning Dew
March 23, 1992
The Palace

Very solid version. Maybe the best Bruce version indeed. Jerry sounds especially mournful here.
Jack Straw
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Last great "Jack Straw." A bit rushed but Jerry gets after it at the end. Lyrically pretty tight as well.
Jack Straw
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Played well but the song was so underdeveloped. No ending jam. "Jack Straw" seemed to grow exponentially as a song with each passing year well into the 1990s'. Yes, this one has that unique 'psychedelic cowboy' sound but I prefer the more cinematic sounding, urgent rock versions every time.
All Along the Watchtower
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Probably the most intense sounding "Watchtower" I can think of. I don't know if it's the playing, the way it's mixed etc., but this one really gets to the urgency and sense of impending doom that's the heart of the song.
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