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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

Dark Star
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Of note, that WRS segue doesn't not produce a full version of the tune; rather, a WRS tease -> ~6 min of spaced out jammy weirdness (hide the kids)
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Man, this one is some swirly heady goodness. Really nice, mellow wandering jamming
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Brilliant China Cat in this one! Great feeling groovy jam. As Carrion noted, air tight Rider taboot
Blow Away
March 26, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Hammy heady Brent goodness. Jerry goes off nicely at the end
Rubin and Cherise
March 17, 1991
Capital Centre

Good version. Hard to hear Bruce at times over Vince, but he adds some nice chaw