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Not Fade Away
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Like most everything else from this show, this one is raucous and passionate, like all great NFAs.
5
Althea
March 11, 1993
Rosemont Horizon

The space in the final solo is indeed getting hot.
1
Franklin's Tower
Dec. 11, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Lively version, Jerry was clearly engaged and having fun, even if his chops weren't at 100%. Love the enthusiastic vocals at the end.
3
The Other One
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Firey, trippy version that leads into a strong Wharf Rat. The vocal effects Bobby used on this tune in '87 sometimes sound hokey, but they work here.
3
Wharf Rat
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Intense, focused version with lots of Phil bombs. Coming out of a strong The Other One. A combo that could sometime be a post-space snooze delivers.
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Not Fade Away
Dec. 17, 1992
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Dick's Picks 27 bonus tracks. Love the drum sound on this release. Pumps up this NFA in the same way that it boosts Samson from Dec. 16. This song was often a throwaway in the 90s but this version is a heater.
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Just when I thought I could skip all versions of this song in perpetuity. This is blistering.
Victim Or The Crime
Dec. 28, 1990
Coliseum Arena

Tough song to love, let's face it, but this one is well-played and leads into an all-time Foolish Heart. Good one-two punch to close a strong first set.
Foolish Heart
Dec. 28, 1990
Coliseum Arena

OK, wow. This is really something. Strong vocal delivery and amazing solos and jam after the verses. Brings the energy as a legit set closer. Making me rethink my prior 7/18/89 preference!
Looks Like Rain
March 28, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Definitive latter day version, and should be competing for best ever. The '72 versions are well-played and the Donna harmonies are nice but I prefer this song with a more firey ending and epic Bobby wail at the end. This one is a slow burn stunner and the thunder effects and Bobby-isms at the climax are just what you needed even if you didn't know it. So good.
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