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Born 2 B Dead

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Stella Blue
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Holy crap....how did I miss this show? Beautiful, soaring version from a very "on" night for Jer and the boys
31
Let It Grow
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

I don't believe this one's not represented!! 22 minutes long, Brent's first, Jerry's jammin at warp speed....slowing into powerful drums
44
The Other One
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

Awesomely Scary Jam sandwich covering 35+ minutes with a Me and Bobby McGee middle
22
Two Souls in Communion
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

'cause I hated seeing a 0 here....From the Netherlends, a great show
35
Throwing Stones
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

Maybe not "greatest" but an interesting discordant sort of jam makes this early version worth a listen
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Comments

Deal
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Wow! If this doesn't get you bouncing in your chair, you need a doctor.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

I agree, this one could easily squeeze into the top ten. Nice teases of a UJB jam leading into the transition.
Terrapin Station
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Like grendel said, It's worth noting that the Archive link does Not take you to the best version of this show. The Miller soundboard recording really shows off Jerry's vocals and the Brent/Bobby harmonies on this sweet sounding Terrapin. Chrome users - look up the Grateful Grabber extension.
Playin' In The Band
May 3, 1979
Charlotte Coliseum

Yes! I'm listening to this gem now. Very Spacey Playin' just about all Jerry. The rookie does an admirable job of hanging in there.
Terrapin Station
June 23, 1993
Deer Creek Music Center

Wow. It's stuff like this that is making me rethink listening habits that ignore the post Brent era of the band.
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