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Space
April 3, 1982
The Scope

This brief Space is more of an extended Jerry-led intro to NFA, and it's way cool. This show is out of sight.
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Bird Song
June 13, 1994
Memorial Stadium

Adventurous, somewhat dissonant jam from a fairly strong first set. Fans of Welnick-era improv should check this out.
3
Its All Over Now
Nov. 10, 1985
Meadowlands Arena

Rowdy but still sharply played. Check out this superb first set.
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Row Jimmy
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

Intense and electrifying, highlighted perhaps by Jerry’s vocal performance. Another amazing June ’76 Row Jimmy.
3
I Need A Miracle
Dec. 17, 1978
Fox Theatre

Hot early version with a well-developed Jerry-led outro jam. Check out the amazing Joann Walker recording.
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Comments

Touch of Grey
Sept. 15, 1990
Madison Square Garden

I’m surprised not to find this one higher. It’s not flawless — Garcia fumbles a lyric — but it’s performed like they mean it. Certainly worthy of your attention, along with the rest of Bruce’s first show as a band member.
Space
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

“Unique” is right! Think of The Wheel crossed with Ollin Arageed crossed with the intro to Run Like an Antelope. This deserves more votes.
Crazy Fingers
Feb. 19, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Very substantial jam on the end of this one. Do not overlook it.
Crazy Fingers
Aug. 4, 1989
Cal Expo

Echo-enhanced (Jerry) and wah-saturated (Bobby) guitar, brilliant keyboard arpeggios and runs tinged with sparkling MIDI effects. I'm blown away by the tone color alone. The performance is also very good.
Feel Like A Stranger
Nov. 10, 1985
Meadowlands Arena

As in most of this set, the playing is really hot and really fast. It’s not really a set for subtle communication and expressiveness, but it’s a great one for sweaty, slightly uncoordinated energy. I enjoyed it.
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