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Casey Jones
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Keith's awesome
10
Big Boss Man
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

I know it's sacrelig to submit any Pig greats post-pig, but this is a BA** post-pig Boss Man.
41
He's Gone
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

'73 was a special year for He's Gone. Could Keith play any sweeter than on this version? I think not.
14
Sugar Magnolia
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Man did I ever love Sugar Mag sandwich 2nd sets. It always signalled a dance marathon ahead. Add in my favorite Brent transition ever to Scarlet.
7
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Summer '90 style musical performance of 1/2 step.
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Comments

Feel Like A Stranger
April 14, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

Holy Blazers (I changed that word from something worse) Jerry's solo in this version is crazy freaking hot. Just tearing IT UP!
Jack Straw
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

You know things are about to go down if Jer is fanning coming out of the first verse already. The band just explodes out of the first set absolutely possessed.
Shakedown Street
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Whew is right. And man o' man is the first chord of this version just ever so right on. Isolate it with headphones sometime. Talk about everyone being dialed in. Jer wasnt ready for the lyrics but he was ready rock. The boys then blister through the jam and it is super tight. Love it!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Amazing transition. The patience is just awesome. Something truly amazing happens as Scarlet becomes Fire, it is one of those musical Wow moments. Also, watch out for Brent in the driver's seat during the transition.
Dupree's Diamond Blues
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Brent has a carnival sound to the keys and it is a perfect fit. Its the greatest show on earth sound.
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