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Eyes Of The World
Feb. 26, 1995
Oakland-Alameda

In tune both instrumentally and vocally. Best of 95 perhaps? Low bar. David Murray guest sax. Some high pitch tones in the closing jam.
2
Picasso Moon
March 1, 1992
The Omni

Bruce really helps lift this solid rocker. Everyone’s on, especially Phil.
2
Aiko Aiko
Sept. 30, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

FANTASTIC! Jerry’s first midi solo is top notch, Brent has a grate solo too, and the energy is high.
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Aiko Aiko
Feb. 16, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Fantastic Mardi Gras style set 2 opener. Jerry’s vocals are spirited, Brent shines, and everyone’s having fun!
2
Space
Dec. 4, 1990
Oakland Coliseum

A fun, at times frightening, journey. Mucho Mickey..
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Comments

Row Jimmy
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

not sure how this is lower than 5/15, 5/19, or 5/28......there is a better tempo and perfect lyrical delivery (save a Donna flub near the end).
China Doll
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

perfect besides the verse mixup......
Looks Like Rain
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

but Donna doesn't provide any vocals.....that's Phil on harmonies.
Box of Rain
July 9, 1995
Soldier Field

Phil sounds FUCKING GREAT, what are you talking about? This was amazing. Brought tears to my eyes several times. The beeps you hear are Soldier Field's way of warning them to end it or the PA gets shut off. Never knew that. I would have LOVED to see this live. That last line, Phil gives it his all. Perfect. The best version ever.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I much prefer the pentatonic JG to the chromatic JG. Still trying to pinpoint the change (79?). As far as heroin ruining JG's voice I think it was more due to smoking. Naming Brent #3 MVP is lunacy. It is clearly Bob. To even mention the VinceDead in the same breath as the DonnaDead is a non-starter. I find Jerry's string bending soulful and emotional thru all eras, only enhanced by the advancement of electronic technology.
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