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Dire Wolf
April 8, 1991
Orlando Arena

Poco stylings meets stadium-sized spirit and delivery. Twinkly version.
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 8, 1991
Orlando Arena

nice florida love, devils circus
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Cold Rain and Snow
Aug. 11, 1987
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Great one for blistering western starfall troubles, Athletic delivery pummeoing
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Looks Like Rain
April 9, 1983
Hampton Coliseum

Brent's moog gives this 1 a bit of dr seuss, devils take a while to check in, but from first solo on, cooks into a thrilling workout!!!
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When I Paint My Masterpiece
April 8, 1994
Miami Arena

acoustic, really pretty and mellow!!! Spot on!!

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.