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Submissions

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Estimated Prophet
May 7, 1979
Allan Kirby Field House

Shakes out of its skin - Jer was ready for more in the jam
1
Attics of My Life
Aug. 18, 1970
Fillmore West

Harmonious delivery. Poised, poignant, and evocative.
3
Brokedown Palace
Aug. 18, 1970
Fillmore West

This beautiful acoustic and first known version transitions from Ripple
1
Dancin' in the Streets
Aug. 18, 1970
Fillmore West

Epic wanderings from the “Woodacre Training Camp”
2
Brown Eyed Women
March 31, 1980
Capitol Theatre

YEAH! (only copy w/ minor audience seat kerfuffle)

Comments

Jack Straw
Oct. 27, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

<< Good one. This one being no exception. Also has that moment where you sensed another go-round; see the 7/24/87 video for a fun comparison.
Morning Dew
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Emphatic; resonates infinitely.
Jack Straw
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

Spread the buttery icing on the cake smooth.
Dark Star
July 18, 1972
Rossevelt Stadium

Rides the pre-verse, always-becoming magic while taking every improvisational detour to smell the flowers and shake hands with the butterflies. Phil’s high-speed rubbery runs propel Jerry’s squealing ascension in the final drive, which is expertly punctuated by a pause, leaving the intro to shine full. A strong swig on the marrow of life. By the time we get to the full tiger screeching everything seems perfectly normal.
Truckin'
July 18, 1972
Rossevelt Stadium

Positively charged -- with both the drive of a great Truckin' and the hints of Dark Star peeking from the shadows.