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Submissions

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.

Comments

Dark Star
Sept. 19, 1970
Fillmore East

Agree with iknowyourider. The amount of empty space early in this DS is frightening and beautiful. Also love what Phil plays at 22:46.
Estimated Prophet
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Bobby's playing is amazing in the jam.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

One of my fave tapes from way back when. So many great moments from Jerry and Phil, especially in the transition and during Fire.
Stella Blue
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

Jerry is really paying attention to this. Great emotion and inspiration vocally and in the solo.
Space
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

Music for the Dentist's Chair