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Bird Song
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Very inspired playing. Jazzy swing from the rhythm devils, Lesh is barreling down the low end, and Jerry dancing the leads to a powerful conclusion
3
New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 6, 1983
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

This one takes a bit before the boys get their footing, but once they do, LOOK OUT. Choice peak in this throbber
3
Alabama Getaway
Sept. 6, 1983
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

SCREAMING start to the show. Boys attack like rabid dogs. Great Brent solo in here. Welcome to Red Rocks!
3
Uncle John's Band
Sept. 6, 1983
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

This one opens up nicely, and continually unfolds, into a seamless segue into PITB reprise
2
Promised Land
Dec. 15, 1978
Boutwell Auditorium

They are playing in Birmingham, the song mentions Birmingham, mass crowd hysteria ensues. Hot version though, so justifiable

Comments

Dancin' in the Streets
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

Awesome version - good post!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

Wow, how did this one slip through the cracks for so long - great call! Money version
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Oh yeah, this version is balls!
Greatest Story Ever Told
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Bomb ass version, great energy
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Spun this again for the first time in a while. Solid version. Nice long jazzy China Cat - just my style. Excellent version