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Row Jimmy
Feb. 4, 1978
Milwaukee Auditorium

If a SBD of this version and show existed we'd all be talking it up. But the AUD is pretty good, & this RJ has tasty Garcia licks. Don't overlook it!
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Jack Straw
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

For the love of Jerry you MUST listen to this immediately. Cease all other activities and prepare to have your jaw hit the floor!
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The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

Seguing out of a sick Franklin's Tower it gets fast, flawless rolling licks from Jerry and great timing from the rest +killer final Jam
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Brokedown Palace
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

Sweet end to a magical show. Perfect harmonies w/Brent. Only flaw is when Bob says "careful up there" to someone doin' somethin' werid in the rafters
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Talk about slipping through the cracks: This is a classic long, jamming sick slick trip thru both tunes. Intro to FIRE one of the best ever performed
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Comments

El Paso
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Makes it sound effortless doesn't he?
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Hey FreedomHaul That show would be 10/29/77 and it is my all time favorite show of shows. And while I'm here I should say this is a cool 90's version but for this trio i always compare to the '76-'77 years even tho I know I shouldn't cuz it's not really a fair comparison.
Ramble On Rose
Oct. 31, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice flow to the bridge jam and a little extra tinkling from Brent before Jerry gets to Crazy Otto. Energetic reading overall and a little extra punch to "goodbye Mama & Papa."
Stella Blue
Oct. 12, 1981
Olympia Halle

Features one of the most delicate & beautiful passages ever played, right after Jerry tells us how he's stayed in every blue light cheap hotel. This whole show has gems sprinkled throughout.
Let It Grow
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

I like this version the more I hear it. Has that mellow '76 vibe but like carrion crow says it's not slow but instead bristling with energy and tight jams. The brief but well played drum break is just exactly perfect. Nice version.
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