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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

Playin' In The Band
July 17, 1982
Ventura County Fairgrounds

No major meltdown but a nice and mellow PITB that segues into China>Rider. Very rare transition indeed - perhaps the band was trying to spice things up a bit
Row Jimmy
Oct. 28, 1985
Fox Theater

Have to agree with the last comment, starts out mediocre but as it chugs along it hits the sweet spot
Dark Star
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

6/8 Jam similar to many others, such as that found in the Other One on 7/1/73. Most definetely the highlight of the show - truly makes this Dark Star fantastic
Feel Like A Stranger
June 23, 1990
Autzen Stadium

Very laid back compared to earlier Spring '90 versions. Laid back show as a whole but the energy is still fantastic Edit - its been released officially (~):)
Dancin' in the Streets
Nov. 7, 1985
Community War Memorial Auditorium

"Way out in space now,,,dancin' in the streets"