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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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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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