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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

Comments

New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 5, 1982
Glen Helen Regional Park

Brent the MVP for sure
Shakedown Street
Sept. 5, 1982
Glen Helen Regional Park

You don't know funk until you've heard this magnificent Shakedown. Out of Playin', a rare and special treat
Dark Star
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

To add on to Bcarters comment, there is a lovely medley around 8-11 min into Dark Star where they flow from MLB jam>Other One jam>DS first verse. Very cool indeed
He's Gone
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Vocally beautiful, the jam at the end will knock your socks off
It Must Have Been The Roses
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Roses was NOT played on this day, but was played on 2/22/74 and 2/24/74