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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.
1
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

Black Peter
Jan. 23, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

This one really works. A tight performance at a fairly brisk tempo, it’s an excellent representation of Black Peter in the era just before TC’s departure.
Good Lovin'
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

This fantastic, deep bluesy jam works well as the centerpiece of the second set. Don’t pass this show by just because there’s no Dark Star or Other One.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 11, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Parts of the transition jam sound like they could have sprung from one of the era’s Terrapin outros. Very good and worth a listen when you want to hear a different take on China Cat Rider.
Eyes Of The World
April 3, 1982
The Scope

To my knowledge, this is totally unlike any of the other 381 versions played. It's played to the rhythm of Bertha!! And yes, the soloing really opens up as a result. This show is a treasure.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Wow, this really is unique. The Rhythm Devils step way back in the transition jam, and the musical conversation between the other four seems freer as a result.
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