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When I Paint My Masterpiece
March 25, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Such a nice version, included on Dozin' at the Knick -- this is my "go-to" Masterpiece.
5
Walking Blues
March 16, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Listen to the Jerry backing vocals at 2:40! Great version.

Comments

Jack Straw
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Absolutely a fantastic full band effort. It doesn't get much better than this. Do yourself a favor and watch the YouTube link. If you're not smiling at the end I have questions for you.
Throwing Stones
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Part of a hot Throwing Stones> NFA combo before that pairing got completely stale.
Not Fade Away
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

I know Throwing Stones> NFA could sound rote, but don't ignore this one. The intensity is dialed up a notch for the Giants Stadium crowd.
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 9, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

Overcomes a rough start to quickly gain its footing. There are some sublimely joyful moments here and although the transition in from Playin' is quite abrupt (barely any transition at all really), the transition back into Playin' Reprise is a treat. Not a "best ever" contender by any means but for those of us more generous with our upvotes, it's heady!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

For those bemoaning the audience patch, I suggest giving the Dusbourne matrix a listen, it's mixes in the audience splice very nicely, it's not too jarring at all. I have not heard the official DP release.
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