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Bird Song
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Very inspired playing. Jazzy swing from the rhythm devils, Lesh is barreling down the low end, and Jerry dancing the leads to a powerful conclusion
3
New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 6, 1983
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

This one takes a bit before the boys get their footing, but once they do, LOOK OUT. Choice peak in this throbber
3
Alabama Getaway
Sept. 6, 1983
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

SCREAMING start to the show. Boys attack like rabid dogs. Great Brent solo in here. Welcome to Red Rocks!
3
Uncle John's Band
Sept. 6, 1983
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

This one opens up nicely, and continually unfolds, into a seamless segue into PITB reprise
2
Promised Land
Dec. 15, 1978
Boutwell Auditorium

They are playing in Birmingham, the song mentions Birmingham, mass crowd hysteria ensues. Hot version though, so justifiable

Comments

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.