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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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Hard to Handle
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

Wow, unbelievable playing on display. Jerry is just a fuckin magician, Phil dropping bombs with authority, Billy is absolutely grooving. I wonder why this wasn't chosen for the release, absolutely the best of the run and for me, tied for the top with the Chateau 6/21/71 (context of the show is pure Grateful Dead magic and the playing is par excellence) and of course, 8/6/71.
Cumberland Blues
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

Absolutely rippin'. Enjoying this one today on the 49th anniversary. The Cumberland Blues help w the Quarantine Blues, that's for sure
Let It Grow
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

They were really on during April of 78 and this LIG is just another prime example! Personally, this one is a top 10 version
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Jerry: "why don't we do lazy lovin'?". He then proceeds to rip it up
Big River
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Ludicrously underrated, from an outrageous show, nonetheless
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