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Wharf Rat
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

A great one from summer '90. Vocals are crisp, musically the organ work is great and the band is tight and all in the flow.
3
Bertha
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

Rocking opener to an excellent show.
2
Space
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

Jerry solo for most of it with some effects from time to time. Unique. And then it goes into Dew
4
Brother Esau
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

This song is not really in a "heady" format, but I always liked it as a 1st set tune. This version is well.played as is this show.
5
Morning Dew
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

Yes 1984. I love the ups that happen in this year. This version has a lot of great energy from the boys. Mid-song solo is very strong.

Comments

Feel Like A Stranger
April 14, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

Holy Blazers (I changed that word from something worse) Jerry's solo in this version is crazy freaking hot. Just tearing IT UP!
Jack Straw
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

You know things are about to go down if Jer is fanning coming out of the first verse already. The band just explodes out of the first set absolutely possessed.
Shakedown Street
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Whew is right. And man o' man is the first chord of this version just ever so right on. Isolate it with headphones sometime. Talk about everyone being dialed in. Jer wasnt ready for the lyrics but he was ready rock. The boys then blister through the jam and it is super tight. Love it!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Amazing transition. The patience is just awesome. Something truly amazing happens as Scarlet becomes Fire, it is one of those musical Wow moments. Also, watch out for Brent in the driver's seat during the transition.
Dupree's Diamond Blues
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Brent has a carnival sound to the keys and it is a perfect fit. Its the greatest show on earth sound.