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Cassidy
July 2, 1985
Civic Arena

Jerry sinks his teeth into this jam. A wonder to behold.
4
Truckin'
April 13, 1985
Irvine Meadows

Arguably the version in which Bobby forgot the fewest lyrics. Also great, imaginative playing by Jerry throughout.
3
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
March 24, 1985
Civic Center

From the cold depths of 1985 comes a truly great MSWS. Drums are tight, Phil and Bobby sound great, and Jerry repeatedly comes up with gold.
5
Spoonful
Feb. 18, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Bobby high in the mix; great guitar-Brent interplay
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Bird Song
Oct. 8, 1984
The Centrum

Bird Songs started to get longer around this time and that's not a bad thing. Listen to what Bobby plays starting at 7:32
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 27, 1988
Hampton Coliseum

This is the moment Jerry actually emerges from his coma.
Little Red Rooster
Dec. 31, 1987
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Rousing version, Jerry and Brent on fire
Bertha
Dec. 31, 1987
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Great version with an exceptional Jerry solo. Listen to him begin the second chorus
Bird Song
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Brilliant long jam, from crashing to quiet. Listen to Brent and Jerry.
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

This version really creeps up on you. Phil and the drummers are locked in. Then you hear how into it Jerry is, and how well Bobby is singing. Then it's over.
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