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Stella Blue
Oct. 10, 1994
USAir Arena

Beautiful version from a totally unheralded show. Jerry's impassioned vocals in the verses blew me away.
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Cassidy
June 25, 1994
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, U.N.L.V.

Spacey, LONG, jam. There's a video, and you can see Bob smiling as Jerry somehow nails the last climax of the jam and they slam into the chorus.
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Cold Rain and Snow
March 23, 1995
Charlotte Coliseum

Hot version - Jerry's guitar tone is thicker than it was in 94, he's totally present and playing some of those added riffs like in 10/12/83.
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Cassidy
Sept. 18, 1982
Boston Garden

Lots of very under the radar shows in 82. This version is perfectly executed from start to finish - great end jam with huge finish.
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Uncle John's Band
Dec. 8, 1993
Sports Arena

Pretty hot version. Nice mid solo and shreddy outro that heads into a spacey jam. Great vince contributions and Jerry firing on all cylinders
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Playin' In The Band
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Great, spacey version. Does anyone else hear a bit of a Gloria theme in the last 30-45 seconds of the track as they transition into Wheel?
Not Fade Away
Jan. 11, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

The outro and jam into playin should be much better known. Absolutely beautiful and captivating improvistation
Foolish Heart
Sept. 18, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Great version throughout the body of the song, but unbelievable out jam. Bruce and Jerry drive it at first in a beautiful major key theme and then Vince becomes extremely key in the development of the OO theme that enters. Bruce and Jerry were a lot more willing to entertain input from Vince on this tour than ever again from 90-92 and I think it made a big difference.
Bertha
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Brent on “test me test me why don’t you arrest me” is enough for an upvote on my end
Jack Straw
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Are you guys kidding me!!! One of the best of all time!!! Bruce singing along with Jerry in the first verse and Jerry's hot playing elevate this one. I know people don't love the double keys era but especially on this run they were LOCKED in.
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