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52
Loser
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

ZOIKS!
10
Feel Like A Stranger
June 9, 1990
Cal Expo

PHAT
10
Shakedown Street
Aug. 20, 1983
Frost Amphitheatre

This one is alive and hot to the point where Jerry's embarrassing mumble-flub somewhere in the middle
9
Bird Song
Aug. 20, 1983
Frost Amphitheatre

Really dig Brents work here
5
Deal
Aug. 20, 1983
Frost Amphitheatre

A slightly different take...Jerry catches fire as the boys pour it on

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..."