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9
Deal
Nov. 6, 1979
The Spectrum

Strong Phil and great vocals version. Just so tight throughout. Triumphant version as the pre-end-jam-era versions go.
3
Candyman
June 24, 1984
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

The band builds it up beautifully to the "Won't you tell everyone you meet" verse.
4
Row Jimmy
April 27, 1984
Providence Civic Center

The forgotten Providence show. Beautiful.
1
One More Saturday Night
Sept. 12, 1981
Greek Theater

Super tight and extremely rocking.
4
Not Fade Away
Sept. 12, 1981
Greek Theater

Love this one. Extended intro with heavy jamming throughout.
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Comments

Little Red Rooster
March 13, 1981
Utica Coliseum

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Shakedown Street
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Heard this for the first time recently. It might not be as put together as later versions, but it is a clean version with lots of cool improvs. Sounds almost like a studio outtake. An instant fav for me.
Shakedown Street
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I love the vocal jam from this one. It really could have gone forever if I was making the decisions.
Sugaree
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Wow how did I miss this one for so.many years. Charged up is right and with the JerBear clearly in charge.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

They were on fire no doubt! The transition jam has many unique phrases, and is one of the best ever done for sure. This needs to be much, much higher up on the list.
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