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4
They Love Each Other
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry's vocal delivery is smooth, Brent's contribution fit the groove nicely, and a heady solo from Jer to boot.
3
Sugar Magnolia
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Rhythm Ace and Jerry - fantastic version
2
Touch of Grey
March 8, 1992
Capital Centre

Fantastic! Probably the best of 92, an uplifting dual opener after LTGTR. March 92 was hot!
3
Truckin'
Aug. 21, 1993
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Particularly passionate vocal work by Bob and the boys. Jamming strong as well. Barn burner status? Possibly.
3
Foolish Heart
Dec. 9, 1989
Great Western LA Forum

Big jam before the first 'bake your bread' line is heady as fuck, and transition seamless; cool album version percussion too.
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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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