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Promised Land
Oct. 5, 1984
Charlotte Coliseum

Jerry works very hard to put this one over the top. Check out his last solo
3
Brother Esau
Oct. 14, 1984
Hartford Civic Center

They almost never got this song right, so it's no wonder they stopped playing it. This time they did. Bobby doesn't oversing, drummers are on it.
7
Spoonful
Dec. 28, 1984
sf civic ctr

An intense, raucous version. Great vox by Bobby
5
Let It Grow
June 20, 1980
West High Auditorium

Jerry really burns on this one. Surprised it's not yet posted
3
Space
Oct. 15, 1983
Civic Center

Jerry and Bobby Space, uncharacteristically grounded and coherent, leading into the best St. Stephen of the '83 revival
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Comments

Loser
Dec. 11, 1979
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall

Jerry's singing on the verses is powerful. Bobby, Phil and Brent are great throughout.
Ship of Fools
Dec. 5, 1979
Uptown Theater

Jerry really seems to be trying to find something in the solo, and takes it through the chorus and all over again, not quite finding it, but reaching some deep emotion. Also much prefer the clean guitar sound over the distorted that he used later on.
Ramble On Rose
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

Bobby plays great and Jerry's vocals are deep and emotional. Who knew Jack was a river?
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Dec. 11, 1979
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall

I love the slow jam into SOC, which is unique and maybe even a better way to play the tune. And the Estimated jam after is sick.
Terrapin Station
Nov. 30, 1979
Stanley Theater

Love the extra long solo in Lady With a Fan. Drummers sound great throughout. This version has a deep, drowsy, hypnotic feel. Needs more than 2 votes.
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