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12
Not Fade Away
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Like most everything else from this show, this one is raucous and passionate, like all great NFAs.
5
Althea
March 11, 1993
Rosemont Horizon

The space in the final solo is indeed getting hot.
1
Franklin's Tower
Dec. 11, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Lively version, Jerry was clearly engaged and having fun, even if his chops weren't at 100%. Love the enthusiastic vocals at the end.
3
The Other One
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Firey, trippy version that leads into a strong Wharf Rat. The vocal effects Bobby used on this tune in '87 sometimes sound hokey, but they work here.
3
Wharf Rat
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Intense, focused version with lots of Phil bombs. Coming out of a strong The Other One. A combo that could sometime be a post-space snooze delivers.
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Comments

Foolish Heart
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

This and 3/19/90 are both stellar. If you care about vocal delivery (and I know many don't really care) this one gets the nod.
Johnny B. Goode
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Just wow. What a capstone to a great performance. Jerry’s tone steals the show all night. This needs more love!!
Monkey and the Engineer
Feb. 4, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Tight electric version, with nice harmony vocals from Jerry. And on the Download Series release, the track begins with some delightful and funny Bobby stage banter.
Dancin' in the Streets
Feb. 4, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Amazing version with a fantastic tighten up jam. Jerry's guitar has a pretty unique tone on this version, more smooth than some other '70 versions. So good.
Dark Star
April 17, 1969
Washington U.

Pretty intense version from a very underrated show!
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