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Tomorrow Is Forever
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

A bit of a rarity. Jerry and Donna's vocals together (yes, giving donna props) are so tender. Boys nail the country style tune. For some reason, I dig
68
West L.A. Fadeaway
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry destroys this version. Turns on the hose and never let's up. Complete shredfest
35
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Shreddy, heady goodness. Jerry gives this one a solid dabble
69
The Music Never Stopped
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Blistering, romping version. Very fun
64
Wharf Rat
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Great jammed out version. Heady stuff

Comments

Franklin's Tower
Dec. 4, 1979
Uptown Theater

This is a true highlight of the new DP release. Band clicks during this Frank and the following jam has wonderful interplay between Jerry and Brent.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I have a bit of a different take on this. I was super excited for the new DP release, as I personally love '79, especially Nov-Dec. I found this version really sluggish and lacking spark. The Scarlett was approached with near reluctance and Bobby's slide offers little to the supportive structure. The Fire picks up, but has devastating audio cuts that take you out of the momentum the band was gaining. I'll obviously spin again, many times, but was relatively underwhelmed following Lemieux talking this up so hard in the seaside chat.
Eyes Of The World
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

Jerry and Brent get lock step early in this magnificent version. Peppy rendition for the first time in the mothership
The Weight
July 23, 1990
World Music Theatre

RIP Brent. His final lyrics are tear jerking in context
Cumberland Blues
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Brent playing like he’s possessed. His link up with Jerry is positively electric. Crusher of a version