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Samson and Delilah
Sept. 18, 1982
Boston Garden

"It's a little tune in honor of this building" - rockin' Samson set opener
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Samson and Delilah
March 10, 1985
Berkeley Community Theatre

Sweet show opener where the *whole* band is on - even as an AUD only you can clearly hear the entire band
2
Spanish Jam
April 17, 1982
Hartford Civic Center

A rare Spanish Jam without Jerry, but Bobby, Brent, and Phil make it sweet nonetheless
1
Dear Mr. Fantasy
March 24, 1987
Hampton Coliseum

Superb transition from space into this classic Traffic cover - nailed just right on all levels
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The Other One
May 17, 1981
Onondaga Auditorium

Short but blazing - a personal favorite. Brent's Hammond truly makes this shine. He's Gone>O1 is just such an awesome combo

Comments

Looks Like Rain
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

The ending is killer. Chills the spine
Might As Well
March 31, 1991
Greensboro Coliseum

Jerry really gets into the groove at the end of the first set of this show. This Might as Well and Cassidy before it are great!
Stella Blue
Sept. 17, 1994
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Rather solid version for '94. I always tear up at hearing '94-'95 Jerry, but his voice and playing aren't bad here.
Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Listening to this on the new vinyl re-release and my mind is blown. Certifiably heady
Dark Star
Aug. 16, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Hits the spot. Nothing crazy by any means but just beautiful and nice. Has something of a Bird Song vibe close to the end