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Matt L.'s avatar

Yes sir. The other killer song on that live show is ‘Throwing Stones’. The Boys late 80’s into 90’s doesn’t get the respect it deserves. ‘Liberty’ is another one I really enjoy. It’s like the later uplifting accompaniment to ‘US Blues’

“Saw a bird with a tear in his eye

Walking to New Orleans, my oh my

Hey, now, bird, wouldn't you rather die

Than walk this world when you're born to fly”

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Hektor Bleriot's avatar

I like both of those tunes. I was fortunate to catch a version of Liberty in Dallas with dead & company I think in 2021. It gave me new respect for that tune. I draw the line though at Victim or the Crime. It's a bridge too far. But I do like mid-80s Dead. Everybody likes the era when they got on the bus. Check out 9/3/85. It's a good show. Not great, but it's great in my memory. A really good setlist.

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Ashley Callahan's avatar

Just bought the 5/8/77 Cornell show for Brown-Eyed Women. So good for my soul.

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Matt L.'s avatar

The Scarlet/Fire on that show is so pleasing. Me thinks spring ‘77 was only time I could handle Donna ;)

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