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2
Comes A Time
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

A classic! The version that first struck that special chord in me
15
Wharf Rat
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

cool jam > passionately played emotive song > mellow and sweet jam > rockin' tune
3
Dupree's Diamond Blues
April 17, 1983
Meadowlands Arena

Some really fun key work by Brent. Jammin' fun vibes all first set
3
Cassidy
April 17, 1983
Meadowlands Arena

Awesome syncopation and rhythms by Phil and the drummers. I listen to many a Cassidy's and this one really stuck out to me for some reason, try it out
4
Brother Esau
April 17, 1983
Meadowlands Arena

Really rockin' and just an all around fun vibe. Lot of energy from everyone. whole first set is killer!

Comments

Wharf Rat
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Oh man the jam out into the Dark Star is so excellent!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This is the HSF that got many folk, including myself, into a style and sound of music that ONLY the Dead can do. Great jamming followed by that classic, upbeat "summer time, good vibes" sounding Franklins. Grew up on One From The Vault, didn't realize its impact until age 17 ha
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Mellow and loose, in such a tight and all on the same level kinda way. Some real cool interplay between Phil and Jerry at times
Crazy Fingers
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

A spinning, fluttering, twinkling, twirling, kaleidoscoping outro jam that spins forth a Dancin' In The Streets melody before a quick drums to then take off into Dancin'
Truckin'
June 20, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

The devils kick it into high gear right when the jam is about to start. Setting the right pace I'd say!!