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He's Gone
Dec. 28, 1984
sf civic ctr

Great He's Gone with a sweet segue into Spoonful
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 28, 1984
sf civic ctr

Speedy, energetic, and a lot of fun! Love this 2nd set opener.
5
Aiko Aiko
Dec. 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

High energy Set 2 opener with Clarence Clemmons!
4
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Dec. 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Silly version. Phil has fun with this one. Nice energy from the band too.
4
Greatest Story Ever Told
Nov. 4, 1979
Civic Center

A notably speedy version. "Bobby your rushin'!" Great solo by Jerry though
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Comments

I Need A Miracle
Sept. 5, 1979
Madison Square Garden

This version slaps! The beginning to a fiery MIracle > Bertha > Good Lovin' show closer.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 3, 1982
The Scope

I love how the unique transition jam comes back up again later on in the show during the Estimated > Eyes transition.
Cassidy
Sept. 5, 1979
Madison Square Garden

Everytime this song comes up I always lament that this song could have been an amazing jam vehicle for the band. These short but jazzy '79 versions show why. I always wish the pre "Flight of the seabirds" jam was stretched out just a bit more.
Loser
Sept. 5, 1979
Madison Square Garden

Jerry really battles his guitar to get the solo out in this version. Lots of feedback problems. Jerry eventually prevails which makes for a cool version worthy of a listen.
Althea
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

Nice one, 2nd set scorcher.
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