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Samson and Delilah
June 21, 1980
West High Auditorium

Where's the love for this show? Great Samson on one of the Dead's greatest summer solstice shows eva!
5
Big Railroad Blues
June 21, 1980
West High Auditorium

The middle of a Stranger - Samson Sandwich, this BRR is smokin'
3
Samson and Delilah
April 18, 1982
Hartford Civic Center

Bobby tells us "it''s time for your Sunday sermon" but it's Brent that's all over this smoking version.
2
Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 15, 1987
Veteran's Memorial Auditorium

Not on Archive but one hell of a barnburner. Check Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmN0mFHDH2w
6
Throwing Stones
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

Following a rare St Stephen, they're pulling out all the stops in an explosively cacophonous mid jam
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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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