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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Encore version from a show that deserves some love.
3
Black Peter
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

There are some tempo fluctuations, but Jerry is hot this whole show.
4
Terrapin Station
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Great playing from the entire band in this version, and kicks off a nice "TS > Drums > Space."
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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Nice mellow version in a show that deserves some attention.
6
Queen Jane Approximately
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

The whole thing is great, but Jerry's solo is so melodic and joyful, how can you not love it?

Comments

Friend of the Devil
March 18, 1990
Civic Center

Nice to hear everyone else rise to the occasion and turn a standard reading into something better.
Little Red Rooster
March 18, 1990
Civic Center

They continue the blues-themed playing throughout “Stagger Lee” (which has SBD problems (a channel missing?) until about 2 minutes in), “MAMU” (where Bobby sounds vocally fatigued, singing very short phrases with more straining than inflection), > “Mexicali Blues” (highlights are Bobby singing “per-foome” for some reason, and some interesting MIDI trumpet, keyboard, and Bobby interplay, although Weir is quite low in the mix).
Wharf Rat
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Agree that this version is overlooked, but this show has some glaring flaws that Barton and any number of other shows from this run just don't have (first and foremost: huge amounts of dead air and downtime).
The Wheel
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Some of the best playing from the entire night. Rather underrated.
Eyes Of The World
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

IMHO, this is one of the only tracks from this show truly worth the massive hype surrounding it.