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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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Bertha
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

Totally fired up, excellent version
Alabama Getaway
April 9, 1982
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Holy shit HOT Alabama despite the mix issues as typical with the first song. One of the best??? Underrated for sure standing at 5 votes as of me writing this
Terrapin Station
March 29, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

Really great 2nd set opening Terrapin with great jamming and an interesting segue into Dewimmina
Black Throated Wind
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

I love how Bobby calls out BTW for them to play. Something really magical about this era
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 25, 1989
Miami Arena

Top notch version
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