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Samson and Delilah
May 12, 1979
Alumni Stadium, University of Massachusetts

"Tomorrow's Sunday, we're not gonna be here, so we're going to take advantage of today to give you some inspirational words of advice" Smokin' Samson
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Aug. 31, 1979
Glenns Falls Civic Center

Brent's First, the official revival of this song. Bobby forgets some end lyrics but just repeats the first verses to save face. Great Jerry jamming
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The Other One
Dec. 13, 1992
Oakland Coliseum

Slithers out of space & into Dew. Not very intense but Jerry is on it 100%
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Samson and Delilah
Dec. 6, 1992
Knickerbocker Arena

One of the worst Samson intros ever; clunky start, band discombobulated, Bobby throwing out lyrics at the wrong pace. Settles down in the second half
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Beat it on Down The Line
June 22, 1992
Star Lake Amphitheater

Excellent Vinnie era rendition of this early Dead tune. Last one of '92 - these became exceedingly rare in this time period
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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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