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Jack Straw
April 1, 1993
Nassau Coliseum

Bolt upright opener (strong Hinko sbd)
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Estimated Prophet
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Still youthful and svelte, each of these early Prophet jams carve into new spaces
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Estimated Prophet
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Filter attack on the bridge, contrasts well with the burst-into-flames version from the night before
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Bird Song
Nov. 13, 1987
Long Beach Arena

Clean and exploratory, with active Brent, yet not as telepathic as others
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Bertha
Nov. 13, 1987
Long Beach Arena

Quite enthusiastic/ recording is crip --- test me, test me... BOOM!
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New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Major moogage
Cold Rain and Snow
Nov. 27, 1991
Nassau Coliseum

You mean 3/27/91? Agree.
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Sept. 12, 1987
Capital Centre

Phil tackling this really blew open the musical dimensions they explored, here combining his unique intonations with Dylan's writing -- it comes off as comical, in the best sense of serious and fun entertainment.
Feelin' Groovy Jam
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Call it whatever you want; this is Grateful Dead, Dark Star.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 5, 1982
Glen Helen Regional Park

Ginsu-ed
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