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Terrapin Station
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

A rare and different tune. Real nice transition into epic Playin-UJB from Go to Nassau...
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Althea
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Stunned this ain't here yet. Next night is a famous one. But this 2nd set opener is strong and rugged. Nice moment at "born to be a bachelor..."
6
Truckin'
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Wow! Can't believe this hasn't made the cut yet. Rips and roars out of poignant China Doll. Almost become a Smokestack... Super strong show!
2
Dark Star
June 19, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

DeadBase calls it a Dark Star Jam. There is not much of a hint of a Dark Star-ish melody, and the date is debatable. But everyone needs to hear this!!
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Don't Ease Me In
Sept. 14, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Vince has some great moments here!
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Without a doubt, one of the best ever. Duck quacks and all!!!
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

True. Cue this up in a mix with Good Lovin' and Dancin' from 5/2/70 and you might have a very nice day!
Wharf Rat
Dec. 31, 1980
Oakland Auditorium

Builds nicely before it drops into Around and then Sunshine and a great double encore.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Great one. Rips mightily and scarily into Playing reprise.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Exactly, '73 beauty. Not 9/3/77, but what the hell is?!?!?
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