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Scarlet Begonias
Dec. 6, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Intriguing Set 2 opener "Scarlet -> Sugar." Nice MIDI at the end.
1
Cassidy
Oct. 27, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

This one shines from my favorite Hornsby show.
2
Ramble On Rose
Dec. 13, 1990
McNichols Arena

Man was 1990 a good year for this song. Terrific version, great solo, nice ragtime-y work from Bruce. Just exactly perfect.
3
Jack Straw
Dec. 13, 1990
McNichols Arena

Listened to this show because it was played the day I was born. A great Hornsby era version.
4
Looks Like Rain
Dec. 12, 1990
McNichols Arena

Impassioned Bobby delivery and great work from Jerry, Bruce and Mickey.

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.