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Jack Straw
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Crazy hard driving insanisty to end the first set. One of those jam segments that builds and builds and KABOOMS into final verse. Phil fans: a must
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Stella Blue
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

Sweet & melty....gorgeous harmonies from Brent.
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Sugaree
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

1977 was a helluva year for this song. I have no quarrel w/ 5/5, 5/19, or 5/21, but I think this one beats 'em all by a nose!
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St. Stephen
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

With all due rfespect to Barton Hall & others, this is the best version out there (IMO). Bluesy, rockin', jammin', just exactly perfect
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Candyman
Dec. 15, 1986
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Must hear b/c it's Jerry's first show back after the coma...crowd goes INSANE on "won't you tell everybody you meet that the Candyman's in town!"
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Queen Jane Approximately
Aug. 17, 1989
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Overlooked song in general....very strong version here yes!
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Yes, run do not walk to the new Miller source. Helped me revisit this gem & I realized it's pointless to complain as I did earlier about the undeveloped outro section b/c the rest is so freaking amazing it more than makes up for it (for example the incredible 2 min. long intro in just the second time ever played!) Glorious stuff.
Aiko Aiko
Sept. 24, 1982
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Jerry’s voice nearly cracks in half during the last verse but he just leans into it and growls even harder....this version is freaking great
Not Fade Away
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

If you're looking for a sleeper NFA that for some reason has been buried in the standings you've found it. Slow filthy funk groove to this one w/a jam after first verse that sounds a little different than many from this year--drives forward w/some great rhythm devil work. Patient in the pocket version that could use some ups.
Ramble On Rose
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

^excellent! Thx for that tip to a new source
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