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Good Lovin'
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

I typically find the post '72 versions of this song to be a bit of filler, but this one has some nice accents from Keith and some ramp-up ending chaw
6
Wharf Rat
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Relatively short, given later incarnations, but this one has wonderful energy behind it, deliberate playing, and a delicate finish
9
Bertha
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Jerry on his giddy up and RIDE for this show opener.
4
Drums
July 12, 1989
RFK Stadium

The Drums is fine/good, but this one is great to cleary hear some spunion shout "holy fucking, SHIT!" on the SBD. Someone's mind = blown... Priceless
17
Bird Song
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Very inspired playing. Jazzy swing from the rhythm devils, Lesh is barreling down the low end, and Jerry dancing the leads to a powerful conclusion
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Comments

Loser
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Such solid touches, wonderful early version
Bird Song
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Has everything I love about great Bird Songs. This one soars
Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

This one SLAPS. Jerry is lightening quick and deadly accurate. Superb
Tennessee Jed
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Jed is far from my song, but spun this back for the ann’y and oooof, shit, this one SLAPS. Big Jerry energy... crisp, tight heater
He's Gone
Sept. 3, 1972
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

Gorgeous, with an amazing swell at the end and a flawless transition into a monster TOO. Top shelf
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