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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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The Other One
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

No doubt this is an integral part of a big-time second set.
Spanish Jam
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

Kind of in the same family as an Estimated outro, but Jerry's tone is even more beefed up, and the minimal backing on this is even more stark. And then Bobby comes in brilliantly. The full band section is also tense and probing.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

I just can't think of a better version from this era. Jerry's not in great shape this evening, but his performance is heroic.
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

The outo on this is much more congenial than dark, and it works. And the setup for Eyes is terrific as well.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

The final chorus of Fire should give you a clue of how exhausting this one must have been. This to me is a cousin of 11/1/79, where the length combined with the wear and tear create ragged gold.
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