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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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Comments

Shakedown Street
Aug. 13, 1979
McNichols Arena

Phil is great as the comments say but Jerry is the one who is really feeling it in the jam.
Passenger
Aug. 12, 1979
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Phil kills it
Truckin'
May 9, 1979
Broome County Arena

Love how Bobby climbs to the peak. Great jam after too.
Sugaree
May 9, 1979
Broome County Arena

Huge 20-minute version. Jerry is full of ideas and loose and free. Bobby plays a great slide riff at almost 12 minutes in.
Stagger Lee
May 8, 1979
Recreation Hall - Penn State University

Another third chorus in the solo and Jerry rips it up
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