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Brother Esau
April 25, 1983
The Spectrum

Brent hits the spot
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Good Lovin'
Oct. 15, 1977
Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University

Phil thunders Jerry rips and then Bob takes a poll on what color the drummers should be
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Shakedown Street
July 21, 1984
Ventura County Fairgrounds

WHOA...very Phil-heavy and awesome for it
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 3, 1984
Starlight Theatre

One of only two ever Scarlet->Touch->Fires and full of fun goodness
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West L.A. Fadeaway
July 3, 1984
Starlight Theatre

Sparkle at the Starlight...everybodys on in a big way
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Comments

Row Jimmy
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

I think I mixed up the dates. 8/6/74 and 8/4/76 are both beyond epic, but I think my description on 8/6 version is more apt for THIS version. So laid back, yet non-stop hard-hitting exhilaration. Only the Dead...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Wavy GraVy of course is what I meant
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Worthy. Slow, sinister grooving' intro, Phil means business. This show might be the filthiest funkiest grungiest groovinest show from top-to-bottom the boys (and girl) ever did
Me and My Uncle
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Truly fun. I tried explaining the irony of the Stayin' Alive tease to my Russian roommate, to no avail. The teases throughout really are spectacularly fun. No better word. This show is pretty unbelievable, by the way. A romp, indeed.
Jack Straw
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Fair enough: My opinion is this: Jack Straw is a classic song and there are many beautiful shades to the song throughout the years, and as such there are many incredible versions to dig. Much love back. "We can share it..."
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