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All Along the Watchtower
March 24, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Jerry shreds this one to pieces! Full hose, on blast, doesn't let up. Shit is badass
4
Bertha
July 12, 1990
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium

Money
9
Feel Like A Stranger
July 12, 1990
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium

Long, long, crazy, crazy night - k'angfirmed
5
Cassidy
July 12, 1990
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium

Love me some later Cassidy's because many stretch the jam just a little longer. This one hits a great sweet spot
4
Bertha
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Heater. Great start to the show

Comments

Stella Blue
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Extremely intentional and well-paced playing. Jerry's vocals are perfect
Eyes Of The World
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

^Grendel's comment (per usual) nailed it. I love the loose, flowing '76 versions of Eyes and this one is a perfect example. Beautiful and airy
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

I was very surprised to see the mix in reception for this classic version. Recently respun, twice, and this still holds up fantastically. Super tight Help, explorative Split with some great team jamming, and a triumphant Frank's. Not sure what more you can ask for. This one always has a well-deserved place in my heart.
It's A Man's World
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

God, I wish they kept this in rotation... The communication between Jerry's riffs and Pig's raps are insanely good. This track rips
Dancin' in the Streets
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

This is absolutely mesmerizing. The crowning jewel in an all-timer show. The connectivity with the band, the ramp up peak, then quieter jamming is so creative and precise. To me, this is infinitely better than any of the disco-laced '77 and beyond versions, which are great no doubt, but are this is in a whole other league of awesome