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Samson Freak

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2
Its All Over Now
July 4, 1990
Sandstone Amphitheatre

Jerry really kicks this one into high gear
1
Queen Jane Approximately
July 4, 1990
Sandstone Amphitheatre

Don't sleep on this one - the band is firing on all cylinders to cover this lovely Dylan song
1
Samson and Delilah
March 20, 1994
Richfield Coliseum

Solid Set Opener, Jerry is on, Bobby is clear, crowd is happy - Bliss
1
Space
Jan. 17, 1979
New Haven Coliseum

Really fascinating space/jam after drums, lots of other one hints that ends in an abrupt NFA transition
1
Samson and Delilah
May 16, 1993
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Phil-tastic - some vocal miscues but excellent regardless
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Comments

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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