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Samson Freak

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1
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
2
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
1
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
1
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
2
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 :)

Comments

Morning Dew
Feb. 14, 1969
Electric Factory

Jerry's vocals are so good on this one
Dark Star
Sept. 6, 1991
Richfield Coliseum

Really nice and mellow Dark Star out of Space, goes into a good Watchtower
Its All Over Now
Dec. 13, 1992
Oakland Coliseum

Really interesting start to this one, a tease of some kind perhaps?
Its All Over Now
Dec. 13, 1992
Oakland Coliseum

Really interesting start to this one, a tease of some kind perhaps?
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Dec. 13, 1992
Oakland Coliseum

Really laid back but great nonetheless. Excellent Vince era version