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4
Sugar Magnolia
May 14, 1993
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Lots of "HA's" in this one from Bobby in the SSDD
1
Tennessee Jed
Aug. 22, 1993
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Best Vince version for sure!
4
Victim Or The Crime
May 4, 1991
Cal Expo

Phil has an awesome synth sound during the intro and closing jam.
18
Terrapin Station
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

DP 17
13
One More Saturday Night
March 24, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Without a Net version- only the final cut on the album has an entirely re-recorded vocal from all band members

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.