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Submissions

3
Big River
Sept. 8, 1983
Red Rocks

Acrobatic and articulate playing by Jerry
1
Not Fade Away
July 31, 1983
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Jerry gets into some very unusual, far-out shit during this jam.
1
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 25, 1983
The Spectrum

Jerry does everything in this Rider, especially in his final solo.
3
Me and My Uncle
April 20, 1983
Providence Civic Center

Awesome version. Listen to Jerry from the start and especially his solo (and Phil). This spring tour comes to life right here.
2
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
April 15, 1983
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Jerry burns a hole in this Supplication jam

Comments

The Music Never Stopped
May 2, 1980
Hampton Coliseum

Jerry is not in good form at this show, as was often the case in this era. But the weird thing that he does when he's having trouble playing is that he goes for it in an outrageous, almost angry way. It's awesome.
Playin' In The Band
May 7, 1980
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Bobby's playing in the jam is mindblowing. Listen to the SB.
Dark Star
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

So many reasons why this version is fucking awesome. They immediately fly into a weird place, almost like they're picking up from some previous DS. Full of incredible moments, such as the one at 8:30 where Jerry, Phil, and Bobby each play something amazing in quick succession.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 28, 1980
N/A

Where the water tastes like wine, I swear! Great vocals by Jer, hard rocking version.
Feel Like A Stranger
April 28, 1980
N/A

This is one of those tunes that sounded great right out of the box and this version kicks ass. Love Bobby's playing in the jam.