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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

They Love Each Other
Sept. 10, 1993
Richfield Coliseum

Jerry doesn't forget a lyric, his solos are fantastic - hes poppin strings with that new acoustic tone! Clearly very happy to be playing this (rare, at this point) tune. Vince gets some nice keys in. Both versions that Jerry played on Bolt in 93 (this one and 12/18) are very hot, but I think this one is better because Jerry’s voice is strong, especially compared to 12/18.
Uncle John's Band
Sept. 10, 1993
Richfield Coliseum

Long and gooey, really great version and Jerry's acoustic tone is fantastic. The out jam just never stops. They really started taking UJB out to space again in 93. Other cool versions like this one include 12/8/93, 12/18/93, 2/27/94 (GOAT VERSION!!), 3/27/94, 10/5/94, 11/29/94, and 3/18/95.
Feel Like A Stranger
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Extremely powerful, just like the rest of the show. Audience tapes really bring out the intensity and volume of Jerry's guitar on this one - it fills the room and shakes you around! DANK version
Shakedown Street
April 2, 1995
The Pyramid

GREAT version, inspired and strongly played. The only issue I have with hot 95 jams (and yes, there are some) is that you can clearly hear what Jerry wishes he could play, and is trying to play, but he just can't. Overall though - fantastic, fun, and powerful out jam.
Visions of Johanna
March 18, 1995
The Spectrum

Thanks for the kind words DS - there's a lot of wonderful music in the Vince years. This Visions of course is THE version. Fantastic show overall too, best Iko of all time and a great first set. If you like Visions, try 3/30/95 as well, and if you like this show, try 2/21, 4/1, 4/2, and 4/5!
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