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13
Not Fade Away
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Like most everything else from this show, this one is raucous and passionate, like all great NFAs.
6
Althea
March 11, 1993
Rosemont Horizon

The space in the final solo is indeed getting hot.
1
Franklin's Tower
Dec. 11, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Lively version, Jerry was clearly engaged and having fun, even if his chops weren't at 100%. Love the enthusiastic vocals at the end.
3
The Other One
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Firey, trippy version that leads into a strong Wharf Rat. The vocal effects Bobby used on this tune in '87 sometimes sound hokey, but they work here.
3
Wharf Rat
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Intense, focused version with lots of Phil bombs. Coming out of a strong The Other One. A combo that could sometime be a post-space snooze delivers.
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Death Don't Have No Mercy
Oct. 9, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

The Dark Star breakout gets all the attention but this is actually the highlight of the show strictly from a performance standpoint. Such a passionate and emotive performance. The band just absolutely crushes it.
Looks Like Rain
March 18, 1990
Civic Center

Probably the best performance of an otherwise slightly sub-par night (from a generally incredible tour).
Jack Straw
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Absolutely a fantastic full band effort. It doesn't get much better than this. Do yourself a favor and watch the YouTube link. If you're not smiling at the end I have questions for you.
Throwing Stones
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Part of a hot Throwing Stones> NFA combo before that pairing got completely stale.
Not Fade Away
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

I know Throwing Stones> NFA could sound rote, but don't ignore this one. The intensity is dialed up a notch for the Giants Stadium crowd.
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