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6
Dire Wolf
Dec. 28, 1983
Civic Auditorium

Distortion and Wammy bar Weir on this tour. This Dire is very solid.
20
Big River
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

I love how Jerry tricks out his background vocals on this one.
8
Day Tripper
March 31, 1985
Cumberland County Civic Center

Ok there were 5 of them. 2 out of 5 is not so bad. Playin'>Day Tripper is good stuff. I for one wanted more.
9
Take A Step Back
July 12, 1990
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium

Phil-directed, Healy-ized trippy start to Set 2.
32
China Doll
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Bertha>jam>China Doll. So very sweet.
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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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