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Jack Straw
Dec. 10, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Jack Straw -> China -> Rider in 1989. Great buildup to final verse into a classic combo. Bruce Hornsby adds an extra layer, the stuff of dreams
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Sugar Magnolia
May 9, 1979
Broome County Arena

After a killer Wharf Rat, the boys false-start Around and Around three times before ripping into this great Sugar Mag. Who ever needed a face anyway?
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Saint of Circumstance
July 8, 1995
Soldier Field

A triumphant, and surprisingly well-played version, given the date. Sure don't know...
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Truckin'
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Real heady summer '89 Truckin', great vocals and powerful playing, what else to say except hot!
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Desolation Row
Sept. 18, 1990
Madison Square Garden

One of the best, strong delivery from Bobby, great guitar work from both

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Wharf Rat
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Been listening to this Dark Star -> Wharf Rat -> Dark Star a lot again recently, this sandwich, also containing the oh so perfect Beautiful Jam. However, as far as the Wharf Rat alone goes, yes there is a clean soundboard, and some great execution for the debut, but there is no jam afterwards. With the Dark Star pairing this is top tier, but boring by itself.
Desolation Row
July 6, 1987
Civic Arena

Haven't visited this song in a while, and this version was just what I needed. Such a strong version that even Jerry pipes in at one point. Great call, will remember this one for sure
Pretty Peggy O
Aug. 3, 1982
Starlight Theatre

Always loved this version, many are better but this one opened me to 80's Peggy-Os, one of my favorites at a good show
Jack Straw
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

1980 Jack Straw's seem to be my favorite, well sung, and that final jam is absolutely blistering. Such a clean version, made better by the Franklin's Tower
Playin' In The Band
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Maybe its just the source, but it sounds like at the first note someone wanted to preemptively start Morning Dew, but Playin begins instead. Great show all around glad I caught up with this one, 78 does not disappoint!!
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