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Touch of Grey
Oct. 13, 1990
Ice Stadium

Inspired drumming, Vince and Phil make this one.
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Bird Song
Oct. 13, 1990
Ice Stadium

Easily the best song of the first set. The whole band gets into this one.
2
Truckin'
April 14, 1971
Davis Gym, Bucknell University

If you dig those 1971 stand-alone Truckin's - you will like this.
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Queen Jane Approximately
Oct. 13, 1990
Ice Stadium

Wellsung by Bob - crisp, understandable vocals.
3
Deal
April 14, 1971
Davis Gym, Bucknell University

Not the beastit would become, but a good early version.

Comments

Eyes Of The World
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

This one cooks. Put your steaks on the barbecue, forget the charcoal, lighter fluid and the match. This version is so hot, it's all you need.
Johnny B. Goode
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

How in the world can this version be ranked so low? It totally rocks and kicks butt. If you've ever heard someone say "The band was tight." and you didn't know what they meant, just listen to this. Tight as tight can be.
Not Fade Away
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

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Not Fade Away
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry's intensity, energy and focus are off the charts. Quadruple fanning early on. Oh yeah - quadruple fanning again mid jam. He wails and shreds. The Fat Man still rocks!!!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

This version really cooks. Usually it's all about the transitional jam, but with this version, Jerry is doing his best guitar work during Rider, totally shredding it.