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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

Eyes Of The World
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Huge thanks for this recommendation. Best Truckin' I've ever heard and this is my new favorite 1974 Eyes...10/29/77 still my overall favorite, but this is just killer.
Althea
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

yes, one of my favorites...not sure why it doesn't get more love. Excellent Franklin's, Wheel and Stranger, too!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Contains a clever Bobby "China Cat" lick early on. Brief but distinctive.
Might As Well
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

My favorite Dead show of all time. Yes, all the above comments are correct. Jerry ready to have some FUN--tune sets the tone for an incredible night. wish I'd been there.
Bird Song
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Spaciest, most-dream-like version ever. Remnants of Dark Star in the jams. Gorgeous version.
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