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Jack Straw
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Brent's 1st song with the band. Multiple Lesh bombs, rollicking drums, smoking Jerry licks, and impassioned vocals. Fine welcome to the band!
7
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 16, 1981
Melkweg

This is a lightening fast bowl of nose clams, played 100x the speed of hyperspace. Worth it just to hear how fast the boys ventured to take this on
6
The Wheel
Oct. 16, 1981
Melkweg

Not the longest, by any stretch, but incredibly airy and beautiful for Bobby's B-day. Worth a listen for sure
9
Feelin' Groovy Jam
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

Super interesting jam out of a surprising Truckin' > NFBM jam > Drums > Feeling Groovy jam. The first few min of keys/drum/bass after drums is $$$$
9
Greatest Story Ever Told
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Seriously high octane. A very subtle St Stephen lick by Jerry in the closing jam

Comments

Sugar Magnolia
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Completes the Eyes > Wharf > Sug Mags triumvirate and this track is not simply an afterthought to cap off a hot show - i'm pretty sure Jerry blasts laser beams out of his fingers during a flurry of mid jam notes in this one. It truly slays
Wharf Rat
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Excellent post and comment. This one is brimming with catharsis. It soars
Eyes Of The World
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Phil is a beast on the deep end. Band is locked in. Great version!
Dancin' in the Streets
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

That one blew my hair back, HVD. They come out blazing, then slow it down, and tighten up with a really creative, upbeat jam. So choice. Definitely going to spin the rest of the show now!
Dancin' in the Streets
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

Oh man, this one is incredible! Excellent calypso-type jam in the middle. Quickly vaulted to a favorite version!