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Submissions

12
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.

Comments

Tennessee Jed
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

Watching the YouTube video convinced me to upvote. What a time they were having that summer!
Wang Dang Doodle
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

Should be viewed as a “Crazy Fingers> Wang Dang Doodle” and it’s a doozie. All night long!
Day Job
Sept. 20, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Nice vocals make this version stand out
Bird Song
Sept. 29, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Wow, this one needs more love. Spacey and jagged with just the right amount of MIDI weirdness. Great era for Bird Song.
Baba O'Riley > Tomorrow Never Knows
Dec. 16, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena

This is actually 12/17/92 - these are bonus tracks on Dick's Picks 27 (from the following night).