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Might As Well
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

From Cincinnati `76 & also apparently on of the rare times this rocker was used to close a set! Also the pick of the day for 11~9~23 Dead days
3
Brother Esau
Nov. 20, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Jerryz intro is extra sweet on this version and he's on point throughout. A fine pre coma Jerry while Bobby is off at times lyrically. Still Heady!
3
Brother Esau
Sept. 16, 1987
Madison Square Garden

A Nice later era version from the Big Apple's Garden. Also Dave's pick for 11/4/23 Dead Show 30 Days of November
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Row Jimmy
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

A particularly nice early years Brent version from winter 1979 tour. Jerry's guitar gently weeps wonderfully throughout. Latest pick from Dave~47
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Alabama Getaway
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

From Dave's 47, supercharged high energy first set opener with Brent's fingers on fire!

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Shakedown Street
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

Saint Louis Shakedown! From an awesome Dave's pick #47 no less.
Shakedown Street
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

A Funky Phil show from Philly town! Bass bombs of bliss!
Maybe You Know
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

First off, technically this is rare music material for the Dead. Secondly and to me more importantly this song is about recovery. Now knowing band history & about Brent's struggles makes this riveting heart wrenching rendition of his own credited song even more inspirationally awesome. Dave's 39 is where I got this, at a tough time in my life then too. This song was the perfect comfort. Bless your soul Brent!
Loose Lucy
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

Just got this from the Sunshine Box, and so glad I did! This version is such a rare gem and way different sounding than the evolved album version or even any live from 1974 shows. Dave's 42 from San Francisco the "Godchaux's house down payment" show has another similar long Lucy, it was on the extra bonus disc. Though I think this one from RFK is groovier. This June~73 show its more of a mini improvisational jam!
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Yeah, from Dick’s #31! Gotta love the segue from Playin’ in the Band and the Donna Jean gem at the end. So delicately delightful!
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