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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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Walking Blues
June 11, 1991
Charlotte Coliseum

Killer Walkin' Blues that truly highlights just how well Vince and Bruce had gelled with the band at this point
Dark Star
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Dark Star jammy af. Have fun
Stella Blue
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

One of the most beautiful Stella Blue's I've heard - so emotive and the playing is sublime. Comes out of a spectacular WRS
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Played on 12/30/77, not 12/29/77
St. Stephen
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Stephen is played on 12/30/77, not 12/29/77. Please remove
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