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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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Truckin'
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

There are a few separate moments in the ending jam that are straight I Need a Miracle for a few minutes. I hadn’t noticed that on my first listen but it was kinda crazy hearing that riff for a minute. The jams are stunning. Bob is crazy, glad he’s up in the mix
Samba In The Rain
March 30, 1995
The Omni

This is another Ready or Not cut, and it’s enjoyable, though it is far from the best version. Jerry seems like he’s more present than usual for this era, and everyone else is really tight. I think this song gets too much hate. It’s FAR from their best, but it’s definitely good when it’s played well.
So Many Roads
June 23, 1992
Star Lake Amphitheater

I believe this is the one on Ready or Not. I had not heard this one until today(on Ready or Not). This one is so soulful and emotional it’s almost upsetting. It’s so great. The drumming sounds almost like how they did it in the 60s and early 70s, and Jerry’s vocals and solos are something else. The end though is what got me. I’ve never heard Jerry scream like that before. This was performed at a point of bad health for Jerry, so it makes this one even more emotional. All time version for sure
Terrapin Station
Nov. 1, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

‘79 Terrapins are extra beautiful and sweet, and this one is no exception. Though the playing is exceptional, I think the vocals are the real sweet spot with this tune. Jerry sounds like he’s about to break down and cry with his delivery. As far as playing goes, Bob is doing some need stuff with his wah-wah(I think) pedal, and Brent adds some nice colors. Overall great version
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

The way this one slides effortlessly into Playin’ is spectacular. The whole tune is great but those last 15 or so seconds when they reach the transition is otherworldly
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