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TheFool

80s VA Deadhead

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Promised Land
July 2, 1985
Civic Arena

Very strong close to one of the strongest first sets you'll hear
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Sugar Magnolia
July 13, 1985
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Steady groovin' sunshine daydream
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Around and Around
July 13, 1985
Ventura County Fairgrounds

They never stop rockin', with Brent on the wailing organ and Bob singing like the rock star he is
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Johnny B. Goode
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Steamin' Hot Chuckbucket Rock 'n Roll
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Let It Rock
Sept. 6, 1989
Nassau Coliseum

Gutbucket Chuck funk

Comments

Jack Straw
April 4, 1985
Civic Center

This is a topnotch version of Jack Straw in which Jerry does it all -- my only complaint would be that Jerry's guitar is mixed a bit too low but he really fully articulates this one. Use Source 2 on Relisten -- it makes a huge difference
Brown Eyed Women
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

a magical mid-80's masterpiece
100000 Tons of Steel
Dec. 31, 1985
Oakland Coliseum

a great version of my favorite Brent song which I happened to see live with a woman who you'd have to say was more of a rollercoaster
Not Fade Away
Dec. 31, 1985
Oakland Coliseum

I was at this show and at that time was not familiar with the NFA thing and was quite blown away to see it happen spontaneously on New Year's Eve and in fact to start the whole show before the Dead even did NFA!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

there is so much wailin' on this one, I keep looking for willie