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+1984


Submissions

2
Touch of Grey
Oct. 4, 1987
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Part of a rare double encore, this version has great energy and bounce. The Brokedown to follow is nice as well. Check out the Oade Brothers AUD.
3
He's Gone
Aug. 29, 1982
Seattle Center Coliseum

Really cool pre-drums jam in this version. Almost sounds like they are about to go into I Know You Rider.
5
Never Trust A Woman
April 3, 1982
The Scope

It's a fine version and all but the cool little Jerry noodle just before Drums is the real reason to seek this version out.
3
Not Fade Away
June 12, 1980
Memorial Coliseum

Really nice groove out of drums. Chill version but in a good way.
3
Far From Me
June 12, 1980
Memorial Coliseum

Triumphant and energetic. Strong vocals from Brent.

Comments

The Same Thing
Dec. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

I love the way they melt into it from PITB.
Around and Around
Dec. 27, 1991
Oakland Coliseum Arena

I never really pay attention to this song but this one caught my ear. Bob's on point and I really like Jerry's tone and solo.
Little Red Rooster
Dec. 27, 1991
Oakland Coliseum Arena

This is a great version. Bob's vocals are on point, great audience participation during the hounds begin to howl part, Jerry shreds. You can hear how palpable the energy is.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

This one bubbles nicely before a strong psychedelic peak that simmers down into a sultry and jazzy refrain then boils back up to another peak then finds its way to a phenomenal reprise.
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 21, 1983
Worcester Centrum

This version starts off tentative and Bob forgets most of the lyrics. You're thinking "Yeesh, this version is going to be a mess." Then the midsection jam starts. Great recovery but this version still lacks the steller Jerry peaks that the top notch versions have.