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Hard to Handle
May 16, 1970
Temple University

AUD only but fire! Not totally smoking but its heady for sure. The Dead opening for Hendrix can't get any better than that
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Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 27, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

First BIODTL of the Brent era and it's great! Everyone seems to be on - always loved this piece of classic de
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Pretty Peggy O
Oct. 9, 1983
Greensboro Coliseum

Fantastic band interplay on this one and Jerry's vocals are so soulful. Not a big fan of Peggy but this one cant be skipped. Chasingwilma AUD is great
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Samson and Delilah
Oct. 9, 1983
Greensboro Coliseum

One of the finest Samson's I've heard - Jerry is especially killing it. Second song of the first set says it all. DONT SKIP bc it's an AUD only show
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Spoonful
June 15, 1993
Freedom Hall

Estimated>Spoonful, one of two ever played. Jerry tries to link it together but it's a bit abrupt. Definitely fun though :)
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Comments

Cold Rain and Snow
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

First time Phil sings in a looong time - amazed why such a legendary CRS is so low on the list
Stella Blue
June 19, 1991
Pine Knob

Space>Stella is just so awesome
Turn On Your Love Light
Sept. 20, 1990
Madison Square Garden

A rare and killer Lovelight encore - 'Shine on meeee'
Terrapin Station
June 11, 1991
Charlotte Coliseum

Awesome jam after the main song, first with then without Jerry. Bobby teases the Playin' reprise right before they hit Drums
Victim Or The Crime
June 11, 1991
Charlotte Coliseum

Just to add to the previous comment, Victim>Eyes is one of the most underrated transitions and this version nails it. The other serious contender is from 10/28/90
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