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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?
4
Saint of Circumstance
July 8, 1995
Soldier Field

A triumphant, and surprisingly well-played version, given the date. Sure don't know...
7
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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It Must Have Been The Roses
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

The solo on this one is such a beautiful thing, like a long walk through a field, mentioned above it does have that Mission in the Rain feel to it, check this one out, great solo!
Black Peter
Feb. 4, 1978
Milwaukee Auditorium

Shredding on a Black Peter, come and see this one in all its glory, a new favorite!
Not Fade Away
Feb. 4, 1978
Milwaukee Auditorium

A pretty cool outro on this one, better versions in this year alone, but still fun and new
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Unique intro, and the outro doesn't quit. Extanded jam, satisfying peaks
Dire Wolf
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

First time I enjoyed this song, Dick sure knew how to pick 'em. Didn't care for the early acoustic versions, or the late 70's electrics, but I suppose its time for a revisit.
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