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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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Good Lovin'
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Wow, this has way too few votes. One of the best sounding shows of the year and they're ripping. Rhythm devils were on for this day
Foolish Heart
March 19, 1990
Civic Center

Wow, truly just awesome. Whenever jer struggles a bit to get the last lyric out before a jam/solo, you can have some faith it's gonna be worth hearing. This is just magnificent. Alpine valley is awesome, but this is that little bit better. The best, in my opinion, but I'm just one head among many, have a listen and see for yourself
Cumberland Blues
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Smokin
Not Fade Away
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Seriously this whole set is amazing. The nfa > going down the road > drums > nfa sequence is astounding, a triumphant reprise to say the least. The first segment is full of wonderful interplay between Jerry and Dickey, even Bob throws down some licks. Phil bombs away and butch and Billy lay down a thick rhythm for everyone to enjoy. Honestly, what more can you ask for? The Charlie Miller soundboard is damn near perfect sounding, to boot
Spanish Jam
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Absolutely amazing. Channeling Miles here, and it flows into U.S. Blues with such intensity. Bzfgt, unfortunately there aren't any Tighten Ups played after Halloween 71. Busotti, check the Dark Star from 1/2/70, around the 22:30 mark, transition into the jam is as smooth as they ever made it
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