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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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Stella Blue
Oct. 21, 1978
Winterland Arena

There's nothing I could say that either hasn't already been said or that would really do justice to the magic that is this song. I will suggest listening to it with the two preceding songs. The triptych of Got My Mojo Working > The Other One > Stella Blue is beyond description, simply a master showing of their range, unity, and Jerry just shredding the faces of everyone in attendance.
Drums
April 28, 1971
Fillmore East

They are some of the best years, in my opinion, Billy is absolutely incredible during these years! Definition of holding it down
Let It Grow
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

There's no finer version, in my opinion. From the first moment I heard this one, I was hooked, they explore everything Let It Grow has to offer.
Drums
April 28, 1971
Fillmore East

This is sick, but it's not the Devils so much as a Devil. Billy was the only drummer from January 71-October 74, so that only makes it more impressive!
Hard to Handle
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

One of the best shows of 1971, in my opinion. Take this song as one example of several highlights and you'll see why. Great interplay, everyone is really in-tune with one another. I love the back and forth playing from Bob and Jerry, wish there was more dueling, although we know who'd always win! Right up there with 8/6/71 for all around playing
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