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Big River
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

The intro is longer than most. Bouncy uptempo version. Excellent jamming.
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Alabama Getaway
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

Always a good way to open the show.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

I like the way they play this - it isn't direct and in your face. More exploratory than most.
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Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

Man, I love these '82 Sugar Mags. Tje energy, focus and execution. They are so damn lively - excellent fast tempo serves this song well.
4
Bertha
April 4, 1971
Manhattan Center

Show opener. Jerry soars with thunder from Phil.
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Comments

Black Peter
April 27, 1991
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

I'm talking about Pigpen's work on the keys. Everybody in the Dead would tell you he was a below average player for a high profile professional.
Black Peter
April 27, 1991
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Vince!!! He totally takes over the outro jam and puts Jerry in a backup position. If you think Vince sucks and he was the worst ever on keys - seriously, Pig sucked - give the last 3 minutes of this a listen to. You will be pleasantly surprised.
Bertha
Oct. 15, 1977
Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University

Awesome tempo for 1977, driven by an outstanding performance by Phil.
Jack Straw
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Listening to it, I'm like "Who's that other guy on vocals?" and then I realize it's one of Phil's best jobs putting in some harmony.
Promised Land
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Overrated 1977. It's good, but it's not THAT good. It certainly isn't better than 9-18-90.
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