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Uncle John's Band
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

Bruce's accordion really makes this one shine, and I'm not even a fan of it. Make of it what you will. + Phil bombs galore
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Smokestack Lightnin'
July 30, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

Rare standalone Smokestack reeling out of Space, sweet playing to boot
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Touch of Grey
May 6, 1984
Silva Hall

Solid 1st set closing Touch - Brent's keys add to the shine
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Truckin'
Dec. 30, 1983
Civic Auditorium

On the heels of a sweet MLB jam - Bobby blows some lyrics but the playing is where it's at - dissolves into a nice Wharf Rat
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He's Gone
Feb. 5, 1989
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Rare late era post-Space He's Gone - Phil bombs abound on this one
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Morning Dew
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Previous review nails it. Astonishing end jam during a GRATE Dew
West L.A. Fadeaway
Sept. 11, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Wow - FAT Fadeaway, probably one of the top mid '80s versions. The entire band is on. Seamons matrix is best source IMO
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 17, 1991
Madison Square Garden

On the heels of an Iko opener, high energy and Bruce is all over it
He Was A Friend of Mine
April 23, 1969
The Ark

This should be #1. Dark, depressing, and yet blistering. Awesome set opener from a classic show. Ark Box Set please!!!!!
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
July 2, 1985
Civic Arena

Jerry starts off teasing Crazy Fingers, great set opener
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