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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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Good Lovin'
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Short but interesting, really listen to the last minute as Garcia and the band noodle towards Sugaree
Mountains of the Moon
April 22, 1969
The Ark

Transition jam into Dark Star is beyond sublime
Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 27, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

*classic Dead
Samson and Delilah
Aug. 8, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

This one RIPS!
Samson and Delilah
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Also just a fun fact only one of three Samson show openers, the others being 4/10/83 and 5/26/93. All very very different eras for the band
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