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Greatest Story Ever Told
March 28, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Really inspired, a kicking wisteria ode to the crackle of 72 versions. Long island love, big man goes off in this one, walls of devils too
2
Gimme Some Lovin'
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

double dose of I-95 summer adolescent escapade brent and phil frat house. Shit hot
1
Uncle John's Band
June 25, 1994
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, U.N.L.V.

another searing crestfallen twilight UJB that's jaw droppingly mammoth, boss man lays it down, waves of devils
1
Deal
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

another kayfabe divorce papers joust brent deal with marvelous urban puddlehopping weave. JG shows jazz-like dexterity, albeit diatonic
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Deal
April 17, 1984
Niagara Falls Convention Center

Really?!?!?! jazzy, crunchy, biker bar diamond hard hat 80's deal. Type 2

Comments

Deal
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

wow. this is an amazing deal. one of the best shows the group has ever played in my opinion.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Ship of Fools
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

exquisite, reminded me of the Jai-Alai fronton and other fresh versions . So lip-smackingly brilliantly seasoned, and searing.
The Wheel
Oct. 7, 1977
University of New Mexico

trades the wistfulness of other versions of the year for something more in yer face, assertive!!! Dont miss it
Around and Around
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

excellent hard rocking version of this, primo chops and stuff. the band doesn't give a care and it's got a flying breakneck ease, a casual groove about it even though it's bone crunchingly heavy. Makes you sentimental