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Wharf Rat
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

A great one from summer '90. Vocals are crisp, musically the organ work is great and the band is tight and all in the flow.
3
Bertha
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

Rocking opener to an excellent show.
2
Space
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

Jerry solo for most of it with some effects from time to time. Unique. And then it goes into Dew
4
Brother Esau
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

This song is not really in a "heady" format, but I always liked it as a 1st set tune. This version is well.played as is this show.
5
Morning Dew
April 26, 1984
Providence Civic Center

Yes 1984. I love the ups that happen in this year. This version has a lot of great energy from the boys. Mid-song solo is very strong.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Jer is fired up with his delivery of these Scarlet verses and the band creates magic on this early version for this duo. Definitely a hidden gem version.
Not Fade Away
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Wow. I missed this version all these years. This show may be most known for the Terrapin into Alhambra extended combination. But there is so much more including this insane NotFade. Think Cornell meets Englishtown. It's not singularly better than either but close to each and takes elements of both. it's real good stuff, and be prepared it's manic for sure.
Dark Star
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

PnN>Jam>Dark Star - wow. Its excellent and as is the case wirh any of the greats, loaded with unique jams.
Foolish Heart
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

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Morning Dew
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center

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