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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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Comments

Stella Blue
Aug. 18, 1989
Greek Theater

Not the most intense but solid execution and beautiful band interplay
Aiko Aiko
April 5, 1991
The Omni

Maybe it's just me but the keyboards give it a bit of a Calypso vibe
Samson and Delilah
Dec. 27, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

"It being Sunday we're gonna start out with a spiritual number" - Bobby at the start. Indeed
Samson and Delilah
July 22, 1990
World Music Theater

The execution on the Organ is insane - R.I.P. Brent
The Other One
Aug. 12, 1972
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

Truly underrated - give it a spin and try telling me this ain't Heady
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