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Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Hot vocals from Bob. Very well played all around. A forgotten gem.
3
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Cool rocker to close a hot show.
3
Sugar Magnolia
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Beautiful intro. Hot jamming. Major flub on the lyrics by Bob.
12
Promised Land
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Phil's a beast from start to finish. Brent and Jerry shine on their solos.
4
I Fought The Law
June 21, 1993
Deer Creek Music Center

If you don't have a ticket, then don't come to the show.

Comments

Tore Up Over You
May 22, 1975
Keystone

Here we get two solos from Jerry, Merl Saunders and Martin Fierro. Jerry jumps back in control to finish things off. Worth a listen, that be for sure.
Brother Esau
June 30, 1984
Indianapolis Sports and Music Center

Songs include, aside from Esau, are Dire Wolf, Dupree's Diamond Blues, Far From Me, Lost Sailor, Spoonful and Day Job.
Mystery Train
July 7, 1975
Great American Music Hall

I know there's people that don't like Legion of Mary, but anybody that loves Jerry Garcia will love this version. Jerry's vocals are strong and passionate. His guitar work is spectacular. There's a misconception out there that LOM was Jerry Garcia and some guys backing him up. This version shows that they were a cohesive unit, working together as a team. Even with the slowed down tempo, there's this fountain of energy that keeps erupting to the end. Trust me - even if you don't like LOM, you will love this version.
Mexicali Blues
March 13, 1985
Berkeley Community Theatre

The instrumental break is hot. Jerry carries the load all by himself and shines.
Mexicali Blues
Dec. 8, 1973
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

Tight playing from Jerry and Keith. Keith's pacing is so good. He doesn't miss a beat, timing his playing to reach its peak at the exact moment the song takes one of its turns.