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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 ;-)
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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
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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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It Must Have Been The Roses
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Almost every song from this show could be nominated for a "best ever." This heartfelt "Roses" is no exception.
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Comments

Queen Jane Approximately
Aug. 17, 1989
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Overlooked song in general....very strong version here yes!
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Yes, run do not walk to the new Miller source. Helped me revisit this gem & I realized it's pointless to complain as I did earlier about the undeveloped outro section b/c the rest is so freaking amazing it more than makes up for it (for example the incredible 2 min. long intro in just the second time ever played!) Glorious stuff.
Aiko Aiko
Sept. 24, 1982
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Jerry’s voice nearly cracks in half during the last verse but he just leans into it and growls even harder....this version is freaking great
Not Fade Away
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

If you're looking for a sleeper NFA that for some reason has been buried in the standings you've found it. Slow filthy funk groove to this one w/a jam after first verse that sounds a little different than many from this year--drives forward w/some great rhythm devil work. Patient in the pocket version that could use some ups.
Ramble On Rose
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

^excellent! Thx for that tip to a new source
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