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When I Paint My Masterpiece
Sept. 15, 1990
Madison Square Garden

This one even features the "Sailing round he world in a dirty gondola."
1
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Sept. 15, 1990
Madison Square Garden

This one even features the "Sailing round he world in a dirty gondola
2
West L.A. Fadeaway
Sept. 15, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Holy cow. Wow. Scorches. So does the Candyman. And this is followed by a beautiful Masterpiece.
2
Touch of Grey
Sept. 15, 1990
Madison Square Garden

First one after Brent's death. First one with Bruce being officially part of the gang. Pretty significant. Felt like we'd probably survive...
2
Uncle John's Band
Sept. 15, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Fiery, galloping build up. Maybe this was overshadowed by the 9/19 version, but this one rips.
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Without a doubt, one of the best ever. Duck quacks and all!!!
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

True. Cue this up in a mix with Good Lovin' and Dancin' from 5/2/70 and you might have a very nice day!
Wharf Rat
Dec. 31, 1980
Oakland Auditorium

Builds nicely before it drops into Around and then Sunshine and a great double encore.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Great one. Rips mightily and scarily into Playing reprise.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Exactly, '73 beauty. Not 9/3/77, but what the hell is?!?!?
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