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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

The very definition of "underrated." Almost lost to time& yet it kills. No flubbed verses, great steady reggae jams;perfect transition. Please try it.
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Ramble On Rose
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Jerry sounds "just like Wolfman Jack" when he growwwlllzzz out the final chorus on "Goodbye Mama & Papa...!" Whole version is aces back to back!
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It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

Jerry in especially soulful voice on this completely perfecto version from one of the best shows of '82. If you like 4-6 Spectrum, you'll love this.
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Playin' In The Band
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

My favorite "sandwich" version, this PITB actually begins in the 2nd set as reprise from the previous night! Insane weaving thru UJB/Space/Dew
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Samson and Delilah
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Goofy stage banter by Bob, then the rippingest, roaringest, best-drummed version I know.
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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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