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JERRY BAND!

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Sunrise
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Pure Donna vocals, and raging Garcia solo before the last verse. Donna sounds great throughout this entire show—it's a real smoker.
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Estimated Prophet
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

NOT just another '77 version. BIG bridge solo, pure Jerry/Donna backing vocals, scary Mutron solo into Eyes. One of the best.
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Samson and Delilah
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

NOT just another '77 version. Insanely-tight jamming, 2nd set opener, KEITH, JERRY, PHIL! Best version I've heard.
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Row Jimmy
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Easily the best '74 version. Keith plays beautiful Rhodes piano, Phil tears it up, and the vocals are pure.
6
Franklin's Tower
July 1, 1979
Seattle Center Coliseum

Out of Half-Step opener of the last show of Brent's first tour with the band. Love his early '79 keys sound.
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Comments

Mason's Children
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Not sure how this version isn't recognized as the best. The Bobby and Jerry trade-off solos are incredible. Vocal harmonies are tight, performance is face-stealing. This is the only version I've heard that sticks out to me. Jerry hip and jammy. Phil chose it for his Fallout from the Phil Zone release.
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
July 4, 1989
Rich Stadium

For a long time I hardly listened to any tapes from the '80s, until I heard this performance on Truckin' Up to Buffalo. That album/dvd opened me up to late '80s - '90s Dead. Incredible Jerry solos and blazin' organ from Brent.
Deal
July 4, 1989
Rich Stadium

Best version of Deal, even better than Alpine. Jerry's solo is just hot.
West L.A. Fadeaway
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry's vocals are lacking some of the soul and inflection present in other versions, but as an instrumental performance, this is definitely top 3. My favorite latter-era song. Also, these were some of the last shows where Jerry used Tiger exclusively. He would switch to Wolf 2 at the start of the fall tour. What a great send off given to us by that beautiful instrument. Alpine, Cal Expo, and The Greek '89.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

Contains the coolest "How 'bout you? What the FUCK you gonna do?" outro. Great show.
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