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Drums
March 24, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

How on earth is this not known?!?! EPIC!!!!!
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Drums -> Space
Oct. 27, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

Following one of the most powerful versions of The Other One ever, this Drums is on par with the rest of the best show of 1979. The goods!

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Bird Song
March 21, 1991
Capital Centre

My only criticism of this version is Vince being too prominent in the mix...which isn’t necessarily too bad a thing, being that his playing on this version is totally sublime. This is also one of the longest versions of Birdsong ever. All that aside... this is one of my favorites of the 90s, easily. Along with Vince...Bobby’s playing is very inspired. Jerry plays beautiful flute midi, as well as a very unique tone that brings a feel to this one that is like no other. This and 12/31/90 are gems.
Bird Song
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

YES!!!! An early gem!!!! I love the 71 versions. 4/29/71 was the one that first got me. But this one... i mean, come on... Dark Star > Birdsong??? Totally awesome. Billy’s drumming on this one is primal. Absolutely captivating. Best of the primitive versions.
Bird Song
June 30, 1995
Three Rivers Stadium

My final show. The Standing on the Moon from this show is epic...
Bird Song
Oct. 17, 1983
Olympic Center

Fabulous version!
Bird Song
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Good grief...what the hell happened in here??? Peace, people. Geez! Midi...obnoxious? Wow, so much negativity. Aint no time to hate!!! BTW...for you midi haters...try the Birdsong from 3/21/91. Other than Vince being too prominent in the mix (although his playing is sublime), this is the most epic version, post-Brent. Make way for the positive day...
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