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Samson Freak

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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
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
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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 :)

Comments

Walking Blues
June 11, 1991
Charlotte Coliseum

Killer Walkin' Blues that truly highlights just how well Vince and Bruce had gelled with the band at this point
Dark Star
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Dark Star jammy af. Have fun
Stella Blue
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

One of the most beautiful Stella Blue's I've heard - so emotive and the playing is sublime. Comes out of a spectacular WRS
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Played on 12/30/77, not 12/29/77
St. Stephen
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Stephen is played on 12/30/77, not 12/29/77. Please remove