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Franklin's Tower
Nov. 29, 1980
Alligator Alley Gym, University of Florida

Jerry has some tasty licks in this one
48
The Music Never Stopped
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

This one just keeps building, and building, until MASSIVE PEAK. All kinds of tension/release
48
Bird Song
Oct. 8, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

Been a while since i have spun this one - it shoots straight into the cosmos. Very spacey
24
Foolish Heart
Oct. 8, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

Great way to start an epic two-night run in the mothership
21
Cassidy
May 27, 1993
Cal Expo

A surprisingly well executed Cassidy > UJB > Cssidy sandy

Comments

Viola Lee Blues
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Spun again for the first time in a long time. Still top-game Viola. It's not just the frantic energy channeled into a thrilling peak - for me on this listen, it's Lesh about half way through accelerating the beat 2x as fast and the WHOLE band stepping up to follow. This is crazy good
Big River
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This one cooks and Jerry takes near surfer-style licks during the piano solo. Band was rested and ready to burn it down this night!
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Finally pulled the trigger on this beauty on vinyl and My. God. It's been a while since I heard this version and floored just like the first time. The band is so tight, Jerry so nimble, and Chill Lesh so thick on the bassline. Crisp, melodic, and sublime.
Blow Away
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

I’m shocked no one commented on the disgusting Keith/Brent/Pig three-way dueling pianos solos into vocal raps for each. Not quite Cornell quality version, but HEADY all the same.
Scarlet Begonias
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

Pulsing jam with great full band interplay that for me, is far superior to the oft lauded version just a few days later in tour. Everyone dialed in to create unified voice