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Alabama Getaway
Oct. 3, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Let's get another smokin' London show on the board!
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Don't Ease Me In
Oct. 4, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Concludes this lost gem of a show. The boys gave it their all on this night.
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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 4, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Great version like everything else on this show.
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The Other One
Oct. 4, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Serious ass-kicker. Ferocious.
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Drums
Oct. 4, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Primal rhythm morphing into O1.

Comments

Shakedown Street
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

This definitely gives 10/25/79 a run for its money. I'm having a hard time choosing between them, so I won't, they're both excellent.
Althea
May 16, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

First live version I ever heard of this song, and still the best.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 28, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

Have to agree that Bobby's really present on this version. He adds kind of a crunchy texture to this, and I dig it.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Fantastic Estimated leads into this gem. Beyond me why this isn't top 5 on here. Jerry hits peaks early and often.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Holy hell is Brent killing it on this one. His transition jam work in particular is stellar. I'm a huge fan of this era of the combo, and the depth on this is quite satisfying. I do wish Jerry was a bit more dialed in, especially with the meandering leading into Fire.