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2
Black Muddy River
Sept. 18, 1988
Madison Square Garden

Excellent BMR encore after a HOT show and a NFA chant. Really soulful version
5
Feelin' Groovy Jam
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Underrated China>Rider featuring this magnificent Feelin' Groovy jam - you think it's gonna end but they just rip it for another climax. What a treat!
1
Bertha
Oct. 11, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Starts off choppy with Jerry forgetting lyrics but by "Throw me in the jailhouse" the band is in fine form
2
Dire Wolf
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

Strong post-hiatus version - Phil thundering away on this one. Love how Jerry belches out "BOYS sing 'round the fire"
1
Not Fade Away
Dec. 30, 1980
Oakland Auditorium

Subdued NFA leading into a surprise and flawless China Doll
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Comments

Feel Like A Stranger
March 22, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

Really punchy version. The Oade brothers recording has everyone beautifully in the mix. One of my favorite AUD's.
Loser
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Any version after '72 with a Sweet Suzy deserves an immediate upvote - really builds both playing and vocally
Samson and Delilah
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Phil! (And everyone else too haha)
Loser
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

My dog literally perked its head and ears up when it heard the final solo when I was playing the vinyl release. Totally heady + Keith is the man!
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 20, 1990
Madison Square Garden

That roar during "Just like New York City" is just awesome - fantastic version.
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