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Feel Like A Stranger
March 31, 1986
Providence Civic Center

Hardly a classic, but surprisingly not listed despite being on 30 Days 2013
3
Drums
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

This isn't on here? From this show? Pretty memorable version.
1
Brokedown Palace
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Caps off one of the most ballad-heavy shows in the band's history.
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Good Lovin'
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

A nice contrast to all the ballads from this show.
2
Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Especially nice and up-tempo following a delicate portion of the show.
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Comments

Dark Star
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Super spacy headed into the MLB jam. Easy to get lost in this one.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 27, 1983
Civic Auditorium

Big beast here. Lots of highlights and everyone is bringing something interesting to the mix. Jerry looks like he's about to keel over at any moment on the video, but he's zoned in on the jams.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center

Worthy Fall 79 version here. Jerry's playing not quite as incendiary as I would normally prefer, but Phil and Brent get some good work in to make up for it.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 30, 1979
Stanley Theater

An unusual version with the aforementioned verse issues. The absence of the final Fire verse makes this feel somewhat incomplete, but the jamming in Scarlet is outrageous, and Brent is doing some terrific stuff, especially in Fire. Not my favorite from Fall 79 but by no means a bad listen.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 7, 1978
Field House - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

I find this one to be a complete bore. Donna really grates on the transition jam, and the energy is just not there. Personal taste thing I'm sure; I imagine fans of 5/21/77 would dig this.
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