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Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Dec. 30, 1983
Civic Auditorium

Some of the smoothest rhythm Bobby ever laid down on this tune. Brent provides great harmony. Super sweetness here!
1
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
April 24, 1984
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Rhythmic, bouncy, Uptempo BobbyBrentastic version
5
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
March 26, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Love when Brent takes the vocal on 2nd verse PLUS check out the little trade-off he & Bob do on lyrics in last stanza. Bouncy, jaunty, supefun stuff
5
Not Fade Away
Jan. 11, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

Solid rhythmic NFA with Donna in good form and a tasty little space outro
2
Me and My Uncle
April 19, 1978
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

Garciia packs epic multitudes into his brief guitar solo. Check out this WAY under the radar MAMU>BigRiver pairing. One of the best ever.

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 2, 1992
The Omni

Do not & will never understand why this show gets overlooked, but this is a great latter day China>Rider that you should check out if you like the heavy rhythm devils sound of the early 90s...also don't sleep on the Terrapin>DrumsSpace....real good show here if you're looking for a sleeper pick
He's Gone
April 19, 1978
Veterans Memorial Auditorium

one vote when i got here. Blasphemous neglect. Really nice reading here with a fine bridge jam and nice harmonizing. This whole show gets overlooked but this version especially needs more attention. Check out Jerry's "steal your face" shout second time around
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

intro alone is an easy plus 1..shoulda upped this a while ago...relaxed, flowing, multi-layered masterpiece.
Althea
Aug. 28, 1982
Oregon Country Fairgrounds

Silly this isn't into double digits yet--spectacular version inc. great vox by Jer
Shakedown Street
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

Like nonoyolker said '79 Shakedowns are where it's at. Add this to the many greats of the year including 1-10-79, 8-13-79, and 10-31-79.