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MrMystery

Dead on arrival

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The Music Never Stopped
Aug. 14, 1979
McNichols Arena

Builds to a phenomenal peak. Weir and Jerry are on it.
4
Big River
Aug. 13, 1979
McNichols Arena

Are you kidding? This is one of the best Big Rivers I've heard. Phil, Jerry, what else can I say? Crank it up
1
Estimated Prophet
May 11, 1979
Billerica Forum

Fantastic jam. Everyone looks alive. Bobby and Brent drive it.
1
Samson and Delilah
May 8, 1979
Recreation Hall - Penn State University

One of the best I've ever heard. Jerry is on fire, Bobby sings great, and drummers are right there.
2
Samson and Delilah
Jan. 21, 1979
Masonic Temple

Jerry has to be feeling it for this tune to work and he's on fire here
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Playin' In The Band
May 3, 1979
Charlotte Coliseum

This one: https://archive.org/details/gd79-04-22.sbd.bennett.12001.sbeok.shnf/gd79-04-22d3t04.shn
Stagger Lee
May 3, 1979
Charlotte Coliseum

Might be the first version where Jerry solos for three choruses. Good vibes.
Playin' In The Band
May 3, 1979
Charlotte Coliseum

What they start playing at minute 17 will make you stop doing what you're doing.
Shakedown Street
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Jerry and Bobby sound great on this jam. High spirits.
Jack Straw
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

I recommend this mix for Phil: https://archive.org/details/gd79-04-22.sbd.bennett.12001.sbeok.shnf/gd79-04-22d3t04.shn
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