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6
Bird Song
Feb. 11, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Listen to Phil on this one. Then listen to Bobby.
4
Morning Dew
Oct. 25, 1985
The Fox theater

OK, I'll say it: "I can't believe this isn't on here." Majestic, powerful MD. Jerry on a mission. Bobby playing clippety-cloppety sounds in the coda.
3
Cassidy
July 2, 1985
Civic Arena

Jerry sinks his teeth into this jam. A wonder to behold.
4
Truckin'
April 13, 1985
Irvine Meadows

Arguably the version in which Bobby forgot the fewest lyrics. Also great, imaginative playing by Jerry throughout.
3
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
March 24, 1985
Civic Center

From the cold depths of 1985 comes a truly great MSWS. Drums are tight, Phil and Bobby sound great, and Jerry repeatedly comes up with gold.
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Comments

On The Road Again
Oct. 27, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Great version. Jerry's on fire in this whole set.
To Lay Me Down
Oct. 27, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Heavy, melancholy version, Jerry's voice especially. He really nails sweet lies and the crowd goes wild.
Brokedown Palace
Oct. 26, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

That phrase that begins the second go-round in the solo, where it almost sounds distorted and then ends on a single, sharp note that just falls dead on the spot. Beautiful
Althea
Oct. 23, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Jerry uses the tremor and brokenness of his voice to beautiful effect
He's Gone
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

The interplay between Jerry and Bobby in the jam is fantastic
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