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Throwing Stones
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Has to be one of the best. The whole band is really feeling it, unlike many versions
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Deal
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Absolute scorcher. Jerry and Brent soak this one in A1 sauce
3
Not Fade Away
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Easily one of if not the best of the year
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Don't Ease Me In
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

A little rough around the edges but a really strong take
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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Nothing like an '85 U.S. Blues!

Comments

Aiko Aiko
Oct. 10, 1994
USAir Arena

The drummers are on fire here. Aiko was at its best in the 90s
Brokedown Palace
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Damn near cried at this one. Beautiful version, despite the vocal flub
Hell in a Bucket
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Ripping version. Needs to be way higher!
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
June 15, 1985
Greek Theater

Simply amazing. There's nothing like an 85 U.S. Blues!
Wave to the Wind
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

Is this song good by any means? Not at all, but its not the worst song I've heard from the band. I think this song, along with many others from the same era (way to go home, easy answers, etc), show some potential and might have even been slightly enjoyable if given studio treatment. Even if that album was on the same level as Built to Last, it would still be better than the sloppy, uninspired live versions we hear of all these late era songs