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Bo Diddley
March 25, 1971
Academy of Music

The first one played and with Bo Diddley must be on the list, very cool set list, Dick’s Picks Vol. 30
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Casey Jones
Nov. 2, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Rocking Casey Jones, first one with Brent. The band sounds completely revitalized with a new keyboard player.
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Not Fade Away
Nov. 2, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

This Not Fade Away is outstanding, slow funky intro and high energy vocals lead to a short second jam, but it will bring a smile to your face.
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C. C. Rider
Sept. 10, 1991
Madison Square Garden

I love the Branford solo, very sweet and where Jerry’s solo is supposed to be they transition to “Its Takes a Lot to Laugh…” Give it a listen.
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C. C. Rider
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

Out of an amazing Gloria jam, the first C. C. Rider is a must listen, Bobby just spits out the lyrics. The jam that follows is hot as well.

Comments

Hard to Handle
April 25, 1971
Fillmore East

The first of the five night Fillmore East closing run, they all are good, this one deserves more than one vote. The recording is not as pristine as the rest of the run, but it still smoke, especially Phil.
Hard to Handle
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

We had this tape in High School, a couple of years after it was played, still holds up to those first, “Holy Shit these guys are good” thoughts. Played all 5 nights of the Fillmore East closing run, and all are good, this one is the BEST.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

Hard to believe there has only been one “official” release from 83’, this Scarlet> Fire is phenomenal. The Scarlet Jam & the 2nd Fire solo are what makes this one stand out to me. There is a rift in the 2nd Fire solo that just grabs you, it starts to soar and makes you dance every time I hear it. I wore out my master, from 83’ to 96’ when it was released as a Dick’s Picks. Come on Dave give us some more 83’ it’s been too long.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 1, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

The fall of 79’ had a great run of amazing Scarlet>Fires, starting with Holleder on 09-01 and ending with this one, all are worth seeking out. This Nassau version has a lot of depth and new idea and themes, love Weirs’ chords in the second jam.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Just listened to this version again, part of the May 77’ box set. Can’t think of a better version at a better venue, the great ones I saw in 77’ Englishtown & Binghamton have nothing on the Auditorium Theatre venue wise, wish I was at this one.