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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.
6
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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Althea
Oct. 29, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Power chords!
On The Road Again
Oct. 27, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Great version. Jerry's on fire in this whole set.
To Lay Me Down
Oct. 27, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Heavy, melancholy version, Jerry's voice especially. He really nails sweet lies and the crowd goes wild.
Brokedown Palace
Oct. 26, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

That phrase that begins the second go-round in the solo, where it almost sounds distorted and then ends on a single, sharp note that just falls dead on the spot. Beautiful
Althea
Oct. 23, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Jerry uses the tremor and brokenness of his voice to beautiful effect
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