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Feel Like A Stranger
March 31, 1986
Providence Civic Center

Hardly a classic, but surprisingly not listed despite being on 30 Days 2013
3
Drums
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

This isn't on here? From this show? Pretty memorable version.
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Brokedown Palace
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Caps off one of the most ballad-heavy shows in the band's history.
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Good Lovin'
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

A nice contrast to all the ballads from this show.
2
Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Especially nice and up-tempo following a delicate portion of the show.
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Comments

Eyes Of The World
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

Nice early version. Donna's vocals on the chorus are buried in the mix so that's a plus for me. Seems to be some confusion on whether to go for a fourth round on the Dirt part of the outro, but I won't judge that too harshly. Especially enjoyable piece when taken in conjunction with the Dark Star that precedes it.
Dark Star
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

Three distinct sections to this one that flow seamlessly, and the transition into Eyes is also very nice.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

I have a hard time picking a favorite S/F but this has to be in the conversation. Transition is exhilarating, no lyric flubs, and energy to spare throughout the whole thing. I love Cornell but this should not be 350 votes behind it. Come on...
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 13, 1983
Patrick Gymnasium, U of Vermont

Such a severely underrated version. 83 was a great year from this combo, and this one is as good as any. The transition jam is jaw-dropping, and the band cohesion throughout is phenomenal. Jerry has a couple vocal flubs but so what. Anyone looking for a sleeper version should give this a listen.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 23, 1983
New Haven Coliseum

Lots of zip to this one. Not sure that it's better than 10/14/83, but it's solid.
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