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Tennessee Jed
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

‘83 Jeds are always wonderful, and this is no exception
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Beat it on Down The Line
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Super high energy coming out of Big Railroad Blues, great playing all around, especially Phil and Jer
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New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Super energetic with a great noisy Bob solo
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Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Great version with some great banter from Bob: “If it’s any comfort to anyone, in 1890 in Cairo, Illinois, it rained fish
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Big Railroad Blues
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Much like 9/2/83, this one is just rippin’ and goes on and on
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Space
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Nic trippy guitar from Bob, flashes of Bird Song from Jerry, bird sounds, 12 minutes of bliss
China Doll
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

This show was always a favorite of mine, so I had to grab the box set. Sound-wise, it’s surprisingly full and well balanced. Performance-wise, it speaks for itself. Some of the most harrowing yet beautiful playing from Jer
Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Real standout from the new Dave’s Picks. Jerry is shimmering, great Bob and Phil interplay/synchronization in the jam. Last version until the 90s, went out with a bang!
Brokedown Palace
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Beautiful solo, one of Jerry’s best on this song. Hard to believe this is an almost 3 year bust-out, it’s played to perfection!
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

The new Seamons matrix really brings this version to life. A total group effort, but Jerry & Brent are extra present on this version. Edges out 9/2/83 for me, another top version from this year
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