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Around and Around
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

What a crazy sound...great textbook A&A. Keep 'em rockin' and keep 'em happy
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Dire Wolf
March 29, 1991
Nassau Coliseum

First Dire Wolf of the Vince era - and the playing kills as always. Just a line is butchered but a great rendition of this campfire song regardless
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Feel Like A Stranger
March 29, 1991
Nassau Coliseum

Vince only - and he does quite a fine job. Jerry helps pack a punch as always
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Samson and Delilah
Oct. 20, 1990
Internationales Congress Centrum

Very hot Samson coming out of Eyes. Check out the transition from Eyes into Samson, will not disappoint
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New Speedway Boogie
May 4, 1991
Cal Expo

Nice first set choice - Jerry flubs some lyrics but the playing is great. Note that this is a Vince only '91 show and he kills
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Comments

Bertha
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Keith is the MVP in this one. There may be Phil bombs abound but Keith really kills it
Foolish Heart
Aug. 3, 1994
Giants Stadium

I have mixed feelings about this one - on the one hand its a long, flowing version with *nearly* everyone present at all times. On the other hand it feels like Jerry's giving up and there really is no jamming going on. No excitement, no real energy, just play and move on. Bob tries his best to fill in. To each his own
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

To my ears Jerry stumbles a little bit searching for the sound but Bobby really helps bring this one altogether. Not as powerful like many other versions from this period IMO
Shakedown Street
March 27, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

Not earth shattering but like the last comment said tight and straightforward
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 17, 1982
Ventura County Fairgrounds

The energetic answer to the mellow PITB that segued into this wonderful China>Rider
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