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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!
4
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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Jack Straw
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Cute is the right word for these early versions. They're especially well-sung, the little bit of jamming is clean, but none of these versions go the distance of a post hiatus Jack Straw.
Picasso Moon
June 16, 1991
Giants Stadium

Agreed, gives me the same energy as a Hell in a Bucket opener, Jerry is animated on this one
Wharf Rat
May 9, 1979
Broome County Arena

Love how they slam the Around and Around intro three times at the end before running into Sugar Mag. A real treat for sure
Far From Me
July 12, 1989
RFK Stadium

Love the lyrics to this song and Brent fucking nails it. Whole band too. Too many slow or non-emotional versions of this song, but this one scorches in every way, love it
China Doll
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Can't believe this has eluded all this time. I always believed in a version that tops 5/19/77 but nothing... except this beautifully jammed masterpiece. A little faster than '77 versions, but the outro is a beautiful monster. Not even to mention the jam before the song too
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