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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
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
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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

Bertha
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Keith is the MVP in this one. There may be Phil bombs abound but Keith really kills it
Foolish Heart
Aug. 3, 1994
Giants Stadium

I have mixed feelings about this one - on the one hand its a long, flowing version with *nearly* everyone present at all times. On the other hand it feels like Jerry's giving up and there really is no jamming going on. No excitement, no real energy, just play and move on. Bob tries his best to fill in. To each his own
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

To my ears Jerry stumbles a little bit searching for the sound but Bobby really helps bring this one altogether. Not as powerful like many other versions from this period IMO
Shakedown Street
March 27, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

Not earth shattering but like the last comment said tight and straightforward
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 17, 1982
Ventura County Fairgrounds

The energetic answer to the mellow PITB that segued into this wonderful China>Rider
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