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Jack Straw
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

From DP 25, Opens show at New Haven. Takes no prisoners. Extra shot of Jerry heading in bridge jam. Kinda surprised it's not on a list of 90+ Straws
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Samson and Delilah
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Shame on me for not submitting this earlier. Insane ripper to open 2nd set; Phil OWNS this version. Pause for nothing-- Listen NOW. Thank me l8r ;-)
30
Not Fade Away
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Latvala from "Grate" Beyond reminds of his Winterland pick: The Best. Jer rips holes in Universe; Drummers pummel; Listen to "drive me BACK" line!
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Samson and Delilah
Dec. 5, 1979
Uptown Theater

Possibly best-ever of the Brent era. Bob preaches fire & brimstone and Jerry shreds the living daylights out of every jam. Serious MUST listen version
20
Shakedown Street
Dec. 5, 1979
Uptown Theater

A funk-laden but more laid-back, groovier vibe marks this excellent entry from Chicago. Notable for A+ vocals & harmonies and Bobby shines in end jam!
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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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