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Born 2 B Dead

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El Paso
Sept. 12, 1981
Greek Theater

Jerry trying to untie one of his "knots" really tears into this version.
5
Passenger
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Never really a favorite but this one made me sit up and take notice
5
Pretty Peggy O
Nov. 1, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Everybody's in the groove on this sweet version
4
Bertha
June 18, 1983
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

One of my favorite versions. When they open with a Bertha like this, you know you're in for a hell of a ride.
3
Let It Grow
Sept. 26, 1981
Buffalo Auditorium

It's sooo cliche, the "I can't believe this version isn't represented" but it truly applies here. Incendiary LIG from an amazing show.

Comments

Bird Song
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Beautiful, exquisite, ethereal and a million other adjectives for WOW. Just traded my copy for a great sounding matrix. Hell, with all the remasters out there now, gonna need to do some work updating my collection.
Let It Grow
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

A little something different. Not the hottest version ever but with Billy, Phil and Keith all making their presence felt, this qualifies as extra dank. The outro jam is totally owned by Phil This whole show has a nice light jazzy feel to it.
Spanish Jam
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

Interesting.....This could almost be called "White Rabbit" jam. Definitely heady.
The Music Never Stopped
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

This is a Winner. Good God! Bobby and Donna are really in sync on this night. Bobby says, "I need somebody to help me" but nobody in the band needs any help throwing down this epic version. Great night for the Donna fans....she's shining bright.
Black Peter
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Love this version! Slow, slinky and just a little bit greasy