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5
Hell in a Bucket
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Snarling version to open set 2.
1
Gimme Some Lovin'
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Lovin' -> Half-Step to open. Punchy, rocking combo.
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

This spicy version won't blow any minds but closes out a totally solid and enjoyable first set. Jerry's got the spices flowing for the Rider solo.
3
New Minglewood Blues
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Hot, sweaty version with great solos from Brent and Jerry.
1
Eyes Of The World
May 6, 1989
Frost Amphitheatre

Speedy version with some nice moments out of Playing.

Comments

Crazy Fingers
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Vince's synth playing on the solo really gets to the ethereal heart of the song beautifully. At one point he has a 'choir' sound going that fits so perfectly.
Box of Rain
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

"Words never do this song justice" Neither do live versions.
Morning Dew
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center

Comparing this to 4/15/78 is interesting. The 1978 one is more traditional in terms of pacing and momentum, and I guess I can see how this one can seemed forced since they really drag it out at a lumbering pace. But I judge my "Dew"'s on how authentically make me feel like the world is ending, and this one gives me just that. Both are pretty spec-fucking-tacular, though.
Shakedown Street
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

This is a Top 3 "Shakedown." The energy is unreal. I shit you not and will fight any who challenge me. You can lose five pounds just jammin' out to this one.
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

The vocal breakdown is really sublime.