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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

Playin' In The Band
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Segue from Playin' to Wheel is money! Segue back into Playin' reprise in not too shabby either. Very nice sandy
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Really glad i spun this one - definitely underrated, a short but smoking Scarlet leads into a breathtaking Fire. Hot version
Looks Like Rain
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Wow, this one is amazing! Only one i've heard that could rival 5/19/77 in my book. Perfect vocals from Bobby and Donna, and Jerry wails a note-perfect solo. Beautiful
Not Fade Away
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

The crowd singing the outro for this is a special moment
Morning Dew
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

A lot of power in this one, really intense