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2
They Love Each Other
Dec. 19, 1978
State Fairgrounds Coliseum

serpentine version! Fabulous, deeply meant, a fine sofa carved to bespoke proportions
2
Not Fade Away
Oct. 8, 1981
Forum Theater

Brent on double duty, hammond and moog! phil bombs! this one is awesome, bluesy and inspired!
1
Row Jimmy
Sept. 10, 1990
The Spectrum

stupendous work. gloriously futuristic, mystical version
1
Tennessee Jed
Nov. 2, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

powerful
2
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Sept. 5, 1982
Glen Helen Regional Park

inspired
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Comments

China Doll
Feb. 19, 1973
International Amphitheatre

crystalline gossamer magic. Heartbreaking, tender version.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Fantastic version. Makes you wonder how quickly Vince could have developed his own voice which he eventually did by somewhere in 93-94, if he didn't have to jockey with Bruce. Oceanic, meditative, tight, playful, kind version.
Jack Straw
Aug. 22, 1993
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

another fantastic version - Lightning Bolt working that crispy trebly tone, phil/devils off the leash.
Jack Straw
June 21, 1993
Deer Creek Music Center

powerful screaming version. Bob cuts the big man off while he's rolling
He's Gone
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

great call, this seems like a major version- 77 is of course the heyday of slow he's gone and this one passes with honors. Betty board is translucent honey. This version is a fearful beggar experiencing disregulation of identity- devils find the spot in the downbeat completely free of anticipation, Phil 'n' Bob jigsaws aligning. Great coda and sprawling dark jam to follow.
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