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Pretty Peggy O
Nov. 20, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Seemingly looser and jammier than some, with some great musical conversations.
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Candyman
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Slick, efficient Garcia solo, plus some cool flourishes by the Godchauxs.
3
Friend of the Devil
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Perfectly phrased and chosen melody lines from Jerry. Another astonishing FOTD of the era.
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Samson and Delilah
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Phil’s and Jerry’s sixteenth-note runs light up this version with a country-blues twang faintly reminiscent of Cumberland.
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Space
June 27, 1983
Poplar Creek Music Theater

Shimmering, dazed Space highlighted by some of Brent’s wildest keyboard tones and textures.
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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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