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New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Not as strong as later versions with Vince but Jerry takes a hot solo.
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Friend of the Devil
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Vince's first FOTD is excellent. He sits back and adds some nice, subtle fills while Jerry's sharp, articulate riffs take center stage.
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They Love Each Other
Nov. 25, 1983
Cleveland Music Hall

If we can post JGB performances, I feel compelled to post this motherfucker of a TLEO.
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Sugaree
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Vince's first at his second ever show. One of the best of the 1990s'.
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Black Peter
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Jerry's vocals are great here.
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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.
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