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They Love Each Other
Nov. 4, 1979
Civic Center

Early in Brent's tenure he's locked in for the 1st part of a long, flowing instrumental mid-section. Jer doesn't disappoint either. Underrated version
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Crazy Fingers
April 3, 1990
The Omni

Very strong entry w/no lyrical mistakes & Jerry in fine voice, esp. for the year. Crystal clean sound from '90 spring box set shows how good this is!
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Brokedown Palace
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

This melts like a dream from a weirdly underrated Dark Star & is sung beautifully by Jerry & played sweetly by all. Give a listen!
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Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 20, 1991
Boston Garden

Ok technically it's Help>Slipknot>Fire but c'mon that's pretty cool & even w/out the novelty of the change-up it's a sweet version
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Take A Step Back
Oct. 31, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Phil: "Remember, if you step up too close We'll HAVE TO STOP PLAYING. Weir: I would remind you all that Halloween is not a legal holiday"
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Althea
Dec. 15, 1986
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Garcia belts it out (check out "guilty of the same old thing" line), but it's Weir who actually shines brightest w/-brilliant counter-rhythms in this sadly underrated version-..Jerry nails all the lyrics, crushes the end jam and the whole band delivers a tight nugget on Jer's big return show.
Cassidy
Dec. 15, 1986
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Appreciate TheFool reminding me this show is about more than just the outstanding Candyman & the awesome crowd reaction it elicits--this Cassidy is top notch too with fantastic funky fuzz-guitar Weir accents sprinkled throughout (same with the Althea from this show which is also upvote-worthy), plus killer Rhythm Devils drumming, especially on the back end section .Kind of amazing Garcia played this well in his first show back from the coma --lots to glean from in this underrated gem.
Casey Jones
Oct. 23, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Starts with a Looney Tunes theme then rip roars ahead with the engines gleaming all the way , Recently featured on 30DaysofDead and worth an upvote
He's Gone
Sept. 22, 1991
Boston Garden

^^^^Fer sure that's Bruce hinting at the opening riff of Dixie Chicken just a bit past the 8 minute mark when they're starting the "nothin's gonna bring him back" chorus--he plays around the edges of it for a good 30 seconds or so...fun easter egg addition to this A+ version that's ranked ridiculously low on the board here.
It Must Have Been The Roses
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

^Probably overlooked due to so many other "big" tunes that get the attention from this excellent show but this Roses certainly is worthy of the upvote!
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