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Uncle John's Band
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

Bruce's accordion really makes this one shine, and I'm not even a fan of it. Make of it what you will. + Phil bombs galore
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Smokestack Lightnin'
July 30, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

Rare standalone Smokestack reeling out of Space, sweet playing to boot
1
Touch of Grey
May 6, 1984
Silva Hall

Solid 1st set closing Touch - Brent's keys add to the shine
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Truckin'
Dec. 30, 1983
Civic Auditorium

On the heels of a sweet MLB jam - Bobby blows some lyrics but the playing is where it's at - dissolves into a nice Wharf Rat
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He's Gone
Feb. 5, 1989
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Rare late era post-Space He's Gone - Phil bombs abound on this one
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Comments

Feel Like A Stranger
March 22, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

Really punchy version. The Oade brothers recording has everyone beautifully in the mix. One of my favorite AUD's.
Loser
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Any version after '72 with a Sweet Suzy deserves an immediate upvote - really builds both playing and vocally
Samson and Delilah
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Phil! (And everyone else too haha)
Loser
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

My dog literally perked its head and ears up when it heard the final solo when I was playing the vinyl release. Totally heady + Keith is the man!
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 20, 1990
Madison Square Garden

That roar during "Just like New York City" is just awesome - fantastic version.
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