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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

Stella Blue
Aug. 18, 1989
Greek Theater

Not the most intense but solid execution and beautiful band interplay
Aiko Aiko
April 5, 1991
The Omni

Maybe it's just me but the keyboards give it a bit of a Calypso vibe
Samson and Delilah
Dec. 27, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

"It being Sunday we're gonna start out with a spiritual number" - Bobby at the start. Indeed
Samson and Delilah
July 22, 1990
World Music Theater

The execution on the Organ is insane - R.I.P. Brent
The Other One
Aug. 12, 1972
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

Truly underrated - give it a spin and try telling me this ain't Heady
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