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Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 4, 1982
Kiel Auditorium

Fast-picking goodness. Jerry's bridge solo is long and lightning quick and awesome. 1 point off for lyric flub on re-entry, but the rest is gold.
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Sick of saying "How can X not be here" yet but C'mon! Get the digital DL series and start bumpin this up! Smooth Scarlet, killer Fire jams. Early gem!
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Terrapin Station
Nov. 28, 1980
Lakeland Civic Center

From a year not particularly known for great Terrapin, this one proves the exception to the rule. Tight, inventive, soulful.
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Monkey and the Engineer
Feb. 4, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Bob sez: "we're gonna play one of your favorites and we certainly hope it's one of ours" b4 this sweet electric version!
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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 7, 1977
University of New Mexico

As insanely good as the Wharf Rat that precedes it. How good? Almost matches 10/29/77 in intensity. Final jam section b4 SSDD will boggle your senses!
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Comments

Black Peter
Dec. 12, 1969
Thelma Theater

Really nice organ from TC on this one, which is a rare treat for this tune, and overall a great rendition with a trippy-slow but well-grooved cadence and hard blues feel.
Easy Wind
Dec. 12, 1969
Thelma Theater

Sweet slow snaky jam in this one. Just outstanding. May be the best thing about DaP 10.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Great, lengthy exploration. Why this show doesn't get more attention (see: Eyes) is beyond my understanding.
Comes A Time
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

It doesn't get any better than this. Jerry's signature solo contains that "X" factor of emotion that can't really be described or quantified. You just know it when you hear it and the notes ring out in a way that touches the listener on a purely emotional level. Chills every time.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Can't believe I didn't know about this one. Great expansive jamming to end one of the best years ever for this song and gearing up for another to follow.
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