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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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Sugar Magnolia
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Also, worth noting that Bob says "Thank y'all, goodnight" After they close, which makes the already legendary set 4 with Dickey Betts, Butch Trucks, and Merl Saunders that much better
Sugar Magnolia
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

I do feel obligated to say that although it doesn't have the lysergic tone like some of the 71 versions, Jer is ripping like nobody's business
Viola Lee Blues
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

"I wish I would've turned on before I came, wow.." glad to hear I'm not the only one! Holy shit, this SMOKES, building to a cacophonous, yet still driven, climax. The reprise is almost too good for words and its just stellar sound quality on this one. Don't get me wrong, I think Harpur College is one of the best shows they ever did play, but let's call a spade a spade, VLB was never performed again with such calculated intensity as it was this day
Good Lovin'
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Out-fuckin-rageous. Jer just takes off, people must have been going nuts during this. The reprise is absolutely perfect. Best one ever, without a doubt. 50 years old now and timeless as ever!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Absolutely unbelievable. Fall 77 was off the charts, and this whole show is no different. Transition on the scarlet > fire is hypnotic and driven
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