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They Love Each Other
Nov. 4, 1979
Civic Center

Early in Brent's tenure he's locked in for the 1st part of a long, flowing instrumental mid-section. Jer doesn't disappoint either. Underrated version
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Crazy Fingers
April 3, 1990
The Omni

Very strong entry w/no lyrical mistakes & Jerry in fine voice, esp. for the year. Crystal clean sound from '90 spring box set shows how good this is!
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Brokedown Palace
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

This melts like a dream from a weirdly underrated Dark Star & is sung beautifully by Jerry & played sweetly by all. Give a listen!
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Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 20, 1991
Boston Garden

Ok technically it's Help>Slipknot>Fire but c'mon that's pretty cool & even w/out the novelty of the change-up it's a sweet version
11
Take A Step Back
Oct. 31, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Phil: "Remember, if you step up too close We'll HAVE TO STOP PLAYING. Weir: I would remind you all that Halloween is not a legal holiday"
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Comments

Row Jimmy
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Stunning. I had no idea there was a '74 version with such stretched-out Garcia soloing...always looked to '77 and '78 for that...but this has a first Garcia break that is like spacey-sweet and gorgeous. Thanks for the tip on this one.
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

From DP Vol. 5...superior contributions from Brent and an absolutely sublime solo in the mid-section by Jerry...a version both sweet and scintillating.
Terrapin Station
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Sorry, fellas, but there was NO Terrapin played on this night. Great "Help>Slip>Franklin's", "Ship of Fools", and "Comes A Time", though!
Terrapin Station
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Agreed. The Mock Turtle Jam alone is worth the price, etc. Outstanding version.
Terrapin Station
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Blob- It IS certainly pretty; definitely noteworthy; I just am amazed at how often it appears as a "best ever" when Terrapin discussions come up. Now back to our regularly scheduled song listings ;-)
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