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Uncle John's Band
Sept. 15, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Fiery, galloping build up. Maybe this was overshadowed by the 9/19 version, but this one rips.
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Stella Blue
Sept. 15, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Jerry flubs the cheap hotel, but it's OK. His guitar makes up for it. Check out last couple minutes. Builds beautifully. Just a notch below 9/19.
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All Along the Watchtower
Sept. 15, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Scorching. Just flipping through the 1990 Garden run. Surprised this ain't here already. Bruce's 1st official night as a member of the band.
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Not Fade Away
Feb. 26, 1995
Oakland-Alameda

Awesome. David Murray starts jamming fantastically about halfway through.
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The Other One
June 22, 1992
Star Lake Amphitheater

Weird one for sure. Starts as Spanish Jam, Bobby has a great notion, throws in O1 lyrics. Always good pair. Into Stellar Stella Blue-GDTRFB-Around...
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Morning Dew
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

Divine.
Little Red Rooster
July 14, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Great harmonica by Kelly.
Black Throated Wind
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

True. Bill could turn a corner like no other, and just as easily find a deep, powerful groove for them all to follow. As you say, he could swing, and knew when and how to do it. He led the band in a lot of ways. Those years, 71-74, were so magical, and often so near perfect, musically, thanks to Bill being the backbone. Not to knock Mickey, not at all, he brought his own magic to the band, but man, Bill was the real deal! Really, as much as we love him, he's still one of the most underrated drummers in rock and roll history.
El Paso
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Off to your right you'll see five mounted cowboys and off to your left a dozen or more! This El Paso is so fast, they may never catch ya..... But then they do. Just about a perfect El Paso....
They Love Each Other
Nov. 1, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

And according to Bobby, Russia just bombed Staten Island.
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