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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
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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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Wharf Rat
Oct. 16, 1974
Winterland Arena

Very jazzy Wharf Rat, possibly best of '74?
Wharf Rat
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Best wharf intro? At least of '73-'74 period?
Foolish Heart
Aug. 13, 1991
Cal Expo

Arguably one of the most solid versions of Foolish on every level imaginable
Dear Mr. Fantasy
July 6, 1984
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Interesting to note that Jerry sings the first few lyrics without Brent - not sure how many times this has happened
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 28, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

The jam in between is to die for - might be my favorite S>F from the mid 80's. + Bobby is just killing it. The SBD mix is perfect
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