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Dear Mr. Fantasy
May 5, 1990
California State University Dominguez Hills

There are surprisingly few really great versions of this tune, and this is one of them. Jerry takes his time, layering burning, melodic phrases.
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When I Paint My Masterpiece
April 3, 1990
The Omni

They found the right (slower) tempo for this in later years. Also Bobby learned not to oversing. The moments when his voice fills with rage now work.
3
Space
April 5, 1989
Crisler Arena

Jerry's playing simultaneously causes and scratches an itch inside your brain. Spooky comping by Bobby.
1
Feel Like A Stranger
Feb. 5, 1989
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Busting out of the gate in the first show of the year. Great interaction between Bobby and Phil, tasteful commentary by Jerry.
1
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Oct. 14, 1988
Miami Arena

Great version because Bobby is understated, even weary. This gives Jerry the space to jump into the choruses with emotion. Dodging lions.
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Pretty Peggy O
April 12, 1982
Nassau Coliseum

Incredible touch and feeling in Jerry's solo.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 11, 1982
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry forgets more words than he remembers but as often happens in such cases the solos are burning - especially the second one over the verses and the second one in the coda.
They Love Each Other
April 8, 1982
Onondaga Auditorium

Jerry's solo really sneaks up on you. Listen to the crowd lose it with the way he starts the last chorus.
Brown Eyed Women
Feb. 19, 1982
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

Great solo. You know Jerry's feeling it when he plays an extra chorus
They Love Each Other
Dec. 27, 1983
Civic Auditorium

Great example of what makes Phil such a genius
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