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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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Scarlet Begonias
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

The chordal figure Jerry plays in the jam is unusual for him, in its character and for how long he repeats it. Hypnotizing
Sugaree
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Great version. Jerry and Phil kill it in the last solo
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

The FOTM is devastating. Surprised this isn't higher
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

I love these shambolic versions where something gets fucked up and Jerry ends up soloing over the verse. In the coda he says fuck it in grand Jerry style. Also I want to say Keith's playing is baroque - and not in the musical sense. Bobby is also playing some awesome shit
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

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