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Jack Straw
Oct. 18, 1983
Cumberland County Civic Center

Blistering ensemble performance
52
Visions of Johanna
March 18, 1995
The Spectrum

A Horrible year with very bad music. But this song is flawless and perfect.
12
Ship of Fools
Feb. 28, 1981
Uptown Theater

Subtle, sublime, and filled with soul. Powerful, loud and strong at the right moments, and quiet like a leaf falling in the moments inbetween.
54
Wharf Rat
June 20, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

This is an amazing version for Phil Lovers. Grab the audience tape, turn it up, and be destroyed by massive Phil Bombs.
26
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 13, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

Hypnotic groove that will push you higher and higher. Fire. Fire. Fire on the mountain. An ancient rhythm emerges which hearkens to ancient times
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Deal
Oct. 8, 1983
Richmond Coliseum

Great Deal from a great show and a great tour. I love Fall 1983
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

I’ve been listening to PITB heavily again. I prefer the 72-74 versions. But this one is the rare post 74 versions I really like. Played along with this one on my guitar and I really appreciate the space they fall into right before drums takes over. Wonderful version and you forget what year it is!
Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 24, 1980
Grand Center

Yes, this has some spirit.
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 13, 1987
Long Beach Arena

I think 1987 is generally a tame year as Garcia and the band find their footing after the previous year. This Estimated is not tame though; it has rage and energy bubbling beneath the surface trickling out little by little and then exploding in a hot jam and Weir screaming down thunder and lightning from Mt. Sinai. Very interesting and hot Estimated Prophet.
Don't Need Love
June 10, 1984
Cal Expo

This is my favorite of the few performed. Not technically perfect, but it has a spirit and soul, especially out of the surprisingly hot jam from He's Gone and its spirited outro.
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