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Not Fade Away
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

Nice vocal jam with the crowd taking part, only wish they jammed it longer. Brent sounds amazing on that Hammond, but is anyone surprised? DvP39
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Man Smart, Woman Smarter
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

Brent tickling the ivories and Jerry noodling away, just beautiful. Builds into the drums really nicely. Released on Dave's Picks 39
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Brother Esau
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

Just the right amount of cowbell. Dave's Picks 39
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Throwing Stones
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

Off of Dave's Picks 39. One of the earlier pairings with NFA, transition could be hotter, but all in all good jamming
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Samson and Delilah
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Unbelievable that this wasn't already up here. Legendary show, this Samson nothing to scoff at. Good god almighty
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Doin' That Rag
May 24, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

Jerry does not disappoint on the solo, really takes it to a great place and they roll into He Was a Friend of Mine without a seconds hesitation, which is unreal in its own right. Kicks off a nice Doin That Rag>He Was a Friend of Mine> China Cat> The Eleven. Sick stuff
Terrapin Station
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is the one for me. After listening to many others on this list, I can find only a few thst I feel are comparable. 2/26/77, 1/22/78, to name a pair. Beautiful intro, very solid playing throughout. Wonderful communication on display from everyone. Around the 11:30 mark, Jerry and Keith really take this one to transcendant heights. Jerry's solo that follows is perfectly counterpointed by Phil, note for note. Flows into a very interesting drums, noted as "Alhambra" which itselfs builds into an awesome NFA>Stephen>Around and Around. UJB encore to boot. First Scarlet Fire, as well earlier in the show. 77, what a year
New Minglewood Blues
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Thoroughly jammed out, as good as minglewood gets
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Absolutely fuckin wild, takes you right to the stratosphere and Phil is bombing the whole way through. What can I say that hasn't been covered? Unreal pitb. I've seen photos tagged as 11/18/72 at the Hofheinz with Jerry wearing a Nudie Suit, which would only make this version that little bit more epic. I'm pretty sure he did wear it at least the next night, which is itself a great show. I know the boys all busted them out for NYE 72.
Hey Pocky Way
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

Get up and dance! If this doesn't make you at least tap your foot, you might not have a pulse. Brent and Jerry both rippin away
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