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Feel Like A Stranger
March 18, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

Super hot show opener, Jerry is here to PLAY! Speedy licks all over. Possibly the best first set of the year, although totally unknown show.
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Row Jimmy
March 18, 1992
The Spectrum

The very slow tempo that a lot of first set songs had in 1992 suits this one wonderfully.
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Bird Song
May 21, 1992
Cal Expo

Probably the most underrated version in the history of Bird Songs. Incredible jazzy jamming from Jerry that peaks extremely hard.
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Row Jimmy
Feb. 27, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Just exactly perfect. Slow, emotive, and well-played. Jerry's old-man vocals fit this one perfectly.
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Friend of the Devil
June 6, 1992
Rich Stadium

Strong Jerry solo here.
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Comments

Supplication
May 22, 1993
Shoreline Amphitheatre

This needs more attention. A very well played version, and the only one with lyrics post 85. Jerry's digital preamp gave him a very "fat" tone from dec 92 through summer tour 93 and it really works here. Seriously underrated and must have been unbelievable hearing this live.
Foolish Heart
July 19, 1994
Deer Creek Music Center

Absolutely fantastic playing and singing here. Jerry's all over the mid solo and the outro - the phrase he plays with in the beginning of the outro is LOVELY. Highly recommend this one - the Deer Creek run in 94 was not so bad, all things considered.
Shakedown Street
July 28, 1982
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Wise aud is perfect. Don't touch my fuckin levels man!
Shakedown Street
Oct. 15, 1994
Madison Square Garden

I'd like to take back my previous comment -- upon a re-listen I've found that Jerry's playing is strong, especially in the mid solo and in the second half of the outro. He's just a little quiet. Overall very strong version for this late in the game. For competitors see 7/19/94, 4/2/95, 5/29/95
That Would Be Something
Oct. 2, 1994
Boston Garden

Really cool jam on the TWBS theme afterwards
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