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1
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

An uncommonly rich version--Jerry and Bruce both make great use of their solos while Bob, Vince, and Phil add vibrant texture throughout.
3
It Must Have Been The Roses
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Sung passionately, played precisely. Just exactly perfect version.
3
Its All Over Now
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Unusually professional sounding for a cover. This one is nice and tight with just the right amount of bounce.
1
Tennessee Jed
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

In full command of the Wall’s sonic clarity, Jerry executes on some softer, more intricate lead parts. Lovely version.
4
Little Red Rooster
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

The Brent-driven portion of the jam is downright smoldering. The rest of the band can't resist getting in on the action.
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Comments

Truckin'
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Stunning group interplay.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

The Help is precise, the Slipknot is an odyssey, the Franklins bops. This is a textbook H>S>F in the best possible way.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 16, 1991
Giants Stadium

Later China Riders could feel dialed in to a fault. This one is a true exception to that rule.
Tennessee Jed
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Bruce's solo here may be my favorite solo I've heard anyone play on this song, post-Jerry lineups included.
Victim Or The Crime
July 12, 1990
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium

Jerry pulls off some highly precise shredding on this version and Bob's reading of the lyrics is quite inspired.
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