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Black Peter
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

Slow and intense.
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Wang Dang Doodle
July 8, 1990
Three Rivers Stadium

Very intense version in a bluesy second set.

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Death Don't Have No Mercy
Oct. 19, 1989
The Spectrum

This is great. It makes for a nice contrast with Hampton, which is slower, spookier, and bluesier coming directly out of space than this version. This one is slightly uptempo and a little more energetic feeding off the all-time great Fantasy/Jude before it.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 19, 1989
The Spectrum

This is the best of the Fall '89/Spring '90 revival. These arrangements are a lot more concise and tighter (and well-rehearsed...) than other eras, so it may not be an all-time favorite if you prefer the looser-jamming, spacier versions of the 70s or 90s, but no note is wasted in this version and the energy is through the roof.
Easy Answers
Sept. 13, 1993
The Spectrum

Yeah, they could have done a 4 minute Other One, which would have put this show in historic status as the one with the worst versions of Playin', Dark Star, Terrapin, and Other One.
Easy Answers
Sept. 13, 1993
The Spectrum

Easy>Days>Good Lovin E:IFTL I was there. Let me tell you, that was a real barnburner.
Loose Lucy
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

This version rocks pretty hard, but 12/12/90 is the best post-resurrection. The Denver version at 10+ mins is at least 2 mins longer than any other I've ever heard and totally jammed out.
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