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Candyman
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

There's a Betty Board of this one available. And it's gorgeous. What's stopping you?
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 27, 1982
Oakland Auditorium

Seek out the CM SBD (2d set only). This is a fine combo w/Brent & Jer driving Scarlet & Phil prominent in Fire. '82 was a sweet year for S>F!
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The Other One
Oct. 12, 1977
Manor Downs

Another roaring out of the gate and sustained thereafter 01 that should not be ignored. '77 had its great share & this is one of 'em. Heavy on Phil!
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Brown Eyed Women
Oct. 4, 1981
Rainbow Theater

While I prefer the 1977 BEWs overall this one is excellent for its speed & precision & Jerry nailing all the lyrics w/ gusto! Don't overlook this gem!
4
Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 4, 1981
Rainbow Theater

The overlooked European tour. Love Jer's voice for this song in '81.Hangs an extra vocal note or 2 on the chilly winds don't blow refrain. Great stuff
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Comments

Row Jimmy
Jan. 10, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Yup. Don't let the AUD source (pretty good one btw) keep you from this show or this version. Double time at the end, as noted, very cool.
The Other One
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

^^^^I do agree there are elements of all that in that particular NFA from that show. (If that's what you're referring to and not this OO)...Do wish there was a better source...I'm not crazy about the AUD sources available for 12/19/78, although they're not terrible either.
Tennessee Jed
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Oh, does this one need more listens! So may great Jeds, but the special ones usually feature Jerry belting out the vocals and this Dawg delivers. Check out his "law come to get ya if you don't walk RIGHT!" line, and the rest is pretty hot too.
Friend of the Devil
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

From my favorite show of 1974. Everything shines in this one & this FOTD is one of the littler lovely gems.
Jack Straw
Nov. 6, 1979
The Spectrum

Here to bump this one for its uniqueness. Most Straws of upvote headiness are given such status for the lead-in to "Jack Straw from Wichita" and this one delivers, but it's what happens in the rest of the tune that really sets this one apart. There's a lot more musical innovation occurring in the sections between the climactic verse that make this a really outstanding version. Vocals are top notch, too. Very sweet rendition that deserves a climb on the ladder.
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