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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

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Dire Wolf
June 27, 1969
Veterans Auditorium

Jerry is sweet like soda pop on steel guitar
Cold Rain and Snow
Dec. 31, 1987
Oakland Coliseum Arena

great version - feeling cold rain and snow
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

HUGELY spiritual. My favorite #2 behind the mindfuck that is Houston '72; great for all different kinda reasons
Greatest Story Ever Told
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Still absolutely fucking wails!!
Brokedown Palace
Oct. 3, 1980
Warfield Theater

The absolute BEST. I wrote "I love you more than words can tell into my wedding vows." This was the version that i thought about.