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18
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

My birthday show (albeit a few years early). Worth it just to hear what comes out of Bobby's throat at the beginning of the song.
9
Deal
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Set I ender from one of my favorite shows. Hot and tight.
16
Beat it on Down The Line
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

From an all-around great show (the extra accent in the count-in must have caused some smiles)
14
Mexicali Blues
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

It sounds like the boys gave a little extra on these "American" songs for their European fans.
10
Jack Straw
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Nice, tight version of a new American folk song.
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I didn't hear anything terribly remarkable in this version, and despite a few standouts, thought the show overall had too many weak spots (which is why I overall prefer the 18th), but *TOTALLY* agree about the atmosphere of this show!! This is one of my favorites to throw on when I have 4 hours to move through a show! Vibe on.
Throwing Stones
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Has good performance from Bobby and Jerry quotes “Samson” melody, wrapping this whole sequence up classically.
Wharf Rat
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Stellar version and lifts the set back up after the weak spot.
Drums -> Space
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Super heady shit. The sequence from "Terrapin" through the end of "Space" is top shelf, but the preceding "Samson" isn't any better than good, and I could do without the Brent tune at the end. Agree that a "Wheel" would have elevated this entire sequence into rarified air.
Tennessee Jed
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

I always feel the exact opposite, but fiery is right! Listen to the crowd singing along and JG giving it right back, firing the whole band up. This is why AUDs rule! The crowd fills in the line Jerry drops, and he returns with a nice lick and by singing his poor throat out on the refrain. A real rip-snorter!
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