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Grateful Dead April 26, 1983

The Spectrum Philadelphia, PA | Listen on archive

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44
Shakedown Street
The Boys are having fun...great vocal interplay...good times, great bass.
24
Let It Grow
Played at break-neck speed. Has Jerry ever played faster? Phil releases full chordal bombs
13
They Love Each Other
A fantastic version from a fantastic show!
33
West L.A. Fadeaway
A standout version from a great show.
8
It Must Have Been The Roses
The crowd reaction to the first few notes earns it a spot on the list.
11
Maybe You Know
First set version of the rare Brent tune, last version before the "meltdown version" 3 years later.
14
Truckin'
Meaty version out of space with some nice vocal improvisations by Bobby and a killer epilogue jam which flows beautifully into a quick NBF Jam
29
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
WOw can not believe this is not here this is truly amazing the slipknot is possibly the best of the 80's tremendous,Help is 5* and FT peaks many times
4
Franklin's Tower
Jerry + Brent Throw Down - Tasty
9
Me and My Uncle
Perfect Early 80's version - This one's FULL OF PHIL walks and nice Brent color.
15
New Minglewood Blues
This one delivers the jam - everyone contributes...after a smokin Shakedown (source:CM)
11
Space
Skeletons> Helium Hit > Confusion > Clearing
6
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Mega Kick Ass-O-Rama
7
Throwing Stones
Off of Dave's Picks 39. One of the earlier pairings with NFA, transition could be hotter, but all in all good jamming
12
Brother Esau
Just the right amount of cowbell. Dave's Picks 39
11
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Brent tickling the ivories and Jerry noodling away, just beautiful. Builds into the drums really nicely. Released on Dave's Picks 39
5
Not Fade Away
Nice vocal jam with the crowd taking part, only wish they jammed it longer. Brent sounds amazing on that Hammond, but is anyone surprised? DvP39
8
Mexicali Blues
Should be here if Me and My Uncle is. Will get you dancing for sure. Fun
3
Drums
Also deserves some love along with space. Great crowd