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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

Comments

Not Fade Away
Aug. 19, 1989
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Nearly gets to some of that primal Dead energy, such a great version is definitely underrated
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 11, 1990
The Spectrum

NOT performed on this date, last played 9/8/90, next played 9/18/90
Spoonful
Sept. 11, 1990
The Spectrum

There is simply not a better Spoonful around, sorry. Entire second set might comprise one of the top 3 nights of the entire year, let alone the '90s or Vince era. Never really hear the band truly dig THIS deep until parts of Spring 91 and 12/28/91 Same Thing bust out. Incredible leading by Phil in the jam on this one
He's Gone
Sept. 11, 1990
The Spectrum

One of the best of the year melts into the BEST Spoonful not just of the year but ever. R.I.P. Brent
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 25, 1990
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Very nice, unexpectedly deep Estimated. Love the Jerry noodling at the end before he goes all in for Eyes