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Shakedown Street
Oct. 31, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Big jam here, very funky
63
Althea
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Scorcher
146
Stella Blue
Oct. 21, 1978
Winterland Arena

SHOCKED this one wasn't mentioned yet. Even with the crushing cut out in the SBDs, this version still stands at the top
14
Cassidy
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Very hot, tight jam segment. Song has the best lyric ever written: "Let your life proceed by it's own design"
28
Brother Esau
April 27, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

By all accounts, this is a rather goofy song, but i love this version. Entire show is spot on

Comments

Playin' In The Band
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

I'm with Grendel on this one. I've tried this many times over the years - even bought the record store day release. There are indeed 2 solid portions over this marathon, both towards the back end where Keith steps in and provides some direction. But overall, it is pretty aimless and lacks the cohesion of all members unified together that make for a great jam. This seems more a novelty for its length. Some great parts, but unfortunately they don't overshadow the individualistic wandering that it takes to get there. I'll keep trying this one though...
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Usually a filler tune to me, but this one has frantic energy. Tune sounds like its shot out of a cannon.
Hurts Me Too
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

My god, Jerry's leads... So clean, deep blues approach - sounds like he's channeling prime era Clapton. This deserves more dap
Viola Lee Blues
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Spun again for the first time in a long time. Still top-game Viola. It's not just the frantic energy channeled into a thrilling peak - for me on this listen, it's Lesh about half way through accelerating the beat 2x as fast and the WHOLE band stepping up to follow. This is crazy good
Big River
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This one cooks and Jerry takes near surfer-style licks during the piano solo. Band was rested and ready to burn it down this night!