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Wisejake

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15
Brokedown Palace
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

Stunning rendition from Texas in the Fall of '77. Gorgeous harmonies from Donna. Mystic transition into a Playing reprise.
4
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
March 17, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Killer. Matches or bests all the '89 versions I've heard.
4
El Paso
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

I'm usually not the biggest fan of the "disco-fied" cowboy songs, but this one delivers the goods. Of course it's from Texas.
10
Samson and Delilah
Nov. 1, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

"It's got to be funky!" Dick's Picks 21 - absolutely explosive! A must-hear.
3
New Minglewood Blues
May 6, 1978
Patrick Gymnasium - University of Vermont

Bobby imitates a lion's roar every time he sings the "lion's den" lyric! Raging, ferocious, and full of that late '70s swagger.
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Comments

Samson and Delilah
Dec. 29, 1988
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Oh boy... Definitely agree about Brent. This one is super-charged with crazy amounts of energy!!! I've never heard a Samson jam sound like this before.
The Other One
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

A gigantic, thundering beast of a rendition. Taken along with the preceding Dark Star, this Other One is one hell of a force to be reckoned with.
Stella Blue
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

A true pantheon version.
West L.A. Fadeaway
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Yes, Jerry's guitar playing is completely insane on this one. Being able to watch his facial expressions while he sings it makes it doubly priceless.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Nov. 1, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

The second set of this show is one of all-time great start-to-finish second sets. A total work of art. I save this one for only the most atmospheric of occasions.
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