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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

Wang Dang Doodle
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

Bobby sings this one like a serial killer taunting a bound and gagged vixen. Pure carnally motivated evil blues swagger here. None better.
Good Lovin'
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

There may well be Pigpen led "GL"'s that are 'better,' per say. In fact, therecertainly are when it comes to many variants. However, the "La Bamba" interpolation gives this version a momentum few others have - especially Bobby ones. The band is obviously chomping at the bit to drop the bomb that is Jerry suddenly belting out "La Bamba," with fury to boot, and it pushes this version into legendary territory. Is it the fifth best ever in terms of technicality and other variables? Probably not, but I challenge anyone to name one below it that delivers in terms of pure excitement. It's my go-to "Good Lovin," and if that it's a felony, throw me in the jailhouse till the sun goes down.
Deal
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

Fantastic show.
The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

I'm so glad this great show is getting some love these days. The Top 3 shows of 1994 all took place within less than two weeks of each other (10/1, 10/5, 10/14).
Deal
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

Longest Dead "Deal"?