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When I Paint My Masterpiece
March 25, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Such a nice version, included on Dozin' at the Knick -- this is my "go-to" Masterpiece.
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Walking Blues
March 16, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Listen to the Jerry backing vocals at 2:40! Great version.

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Foolish Heart
Dec. 28, 1990
Coliseum Arena

OK, wow. This is really something. Strong vocal delivery and amazing solos and jam after the verses. Brings the energy as a legit set closer. Making me rethink my prior 7/18/89 preference!
Looks Like Rain
March 28, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Definitive latter day version, and should be competing for best ever. The '72 versions are well-played and the Donna harmonies are nice but I prefer this song with a more firey ending and epic Bobby wail at the end. This one is a slow burn stunner and the thunder effects and Bobby-isms at the climax are just what you needed even if you didn't know it. So good.
Foolish Heart
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

This and 3/19/90 are both stellar. If you care about vocal delivery (and I know many don't really care) this one gets the nod.
Johnny B. Goode
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Just wow. What a capstone to a great performance. Jerry’s tone steals the show all night. This needs more love!!
Monkey and the Engineer
Feb. 4, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Tight electric version, with nice harmony vocals from Jerry. And on the Download Series release, the track begins with some delightful and funny Bobby stage banter.
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