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Row Jimmy
Feb. 4, 1978
Milwaukee Auditorium

If a SBD of this version and show existed we'd all be talking it up. But the AUD is pretty good, & this RJ has tasty Garcia licks. Don't overlook it!
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Jack Straw
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

For the love of Jerry you MUST listen to this immediately. Cease all other activities and prepare to have your jaw hit the floor!
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The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

Seguing out of a sick Franklin's Tower it gets fast, flawless rolling licks from Jerry and great timing from the rest +killer final Jam
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Brokedown Palace
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

Sweet end to a magical show. Perfect harmonies w/Brent. Only flaw is when Bob says "careful up there" to someone doin' somethin' werid in the rafters
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Talk about slipping through the cracks: This is a classic long, jamming sick slick trip thru both tunes. Intro to FIRE one of the best ever performed
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Comments

Cassidy
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

Yes! Crisp, clean winner with great grungy rhythm provided by Bob and a patient, colorful jam section. Not sure why this show has been largely ignored prior to the official release--maybe that'll change now--it sure should.
Valley Road
Oct. 30, 1990
Wembley Arena

Jerry backing Bruce's vocals is worth the price of admission on this one but the whole thing is a raucous joy.One of Bruce's greatest songs done up Dead style. Sweet indeed.
He's Gone
March 21, 1994
Richfield Coliseum

love the acoustic approach--the fuzz guitar accents throughout, Jer's soulful vocals, Phil & Vince's super fun back-ups, & of course the extended jam is the icing on this fine 90s HG cake. The Stella from this show steals the spotlight but don't sleep on this one--this and 12/28/90 are my favorites of the 90s
They Love Each Other
Aug. 8, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry really does go the extra mile and then some on the solo--worth it for that long winding river journey alone but the rest of the band keeps pace and it's just a great one overall--easy to forget there were some splendid renditions of this tune in '82 & as Orange Tango points out there's a distinct JGB feel to it as well.
They Love Each Other
Aug. 8, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry really does go the extra mile and then some on the solo--worth it for that long winding river journey alone but the rest of the band keeps pace and it's just a great one overall--easy to forget there were some splendid renditions of this tune in '82 & as Orange Tango points out there's a distinct JGB feel to it as well.
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