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Wharf Rat
Aug. 30, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Jerry is sharp and accurate here. Great energic vocal digs. Brent's back ups are so nice. Some heart and lift here, focused and engaged every second!!
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Not Fade Away
Aug. 30, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Brent is all confidently over the keys. Brent and Jerry interplay on NFA is unmatched! Tight, up tempo, with energy! Throwing Stones >NFA>Wharf Rat!!!
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Throwing Stones
Aug. 30, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Bob + Brent with talented inspiring interplay! Jerry laying fire with Phil. Terrapin>Drums>Throwin Stones>NFA>wharf rat>sugar mag>BDP
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Feel Like A Stranger
Aug. 30, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Bob's voice has some real flare/funk to it. The whole band was on fire this night. Amazing opener to a incredible show!
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Good Lovin'
Jan. 8, 1979
Madison Square Garden

Featured right after Wharf Rat. BLASTING with power and tempo. The opening is explosive and the tempo doesn't let up. Very strong '79 version. FIRE.
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Feel Like A Stranger
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Love early Stranger's. Awesome show openers, such a treat. Brent is indeedily all over this one with confidence. The whole band was really engaged. Great version!
Deal
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Love the drum play here. Keith is absolutely on this night. Awesome '73 bouncy tempo that is beautiful. Great tempo and "psychedlia spring" to it. Awesome rhythm.. the "heart" of deal right here ;)
Jack Straw
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

So beautiful .Their is so much love and spirit in the early 70's Jack Straw's... their is some magic in the 80's jack straws and same with the 70's. I could make cases for both. The enjoyment from this inspirational, engaged jack straw is truly something special though.. Very immersive feeling from it and they really capture the light and beauty of Jack here. Probably my favorite 70's version right here. Awesome concert too.
Dire Wolf
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

late '78 into '81 Dire Wolf's, I ABSOLUTELY love. If you really enjoyed this one, I'd recommend 4-16-78 . Some real bounce tempo here and Jerry's tone is awesome here. Strong showing from everyone. EXTRA; I am a Donna fan, but if you don't prefer Donna as "loud", you'll also enjoy this one here lol
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Best 80's china cat. So hard to beat the early 70's china cats... But man this one is right their. Amazing. Very long stretched out china cat with some real magic and heart and life to it.. with some 80's speed. This one needs more attention people!
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