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Mexicali Blues
Aug. 17, 1980
Kansas City Municipal Auditorium Arena

Another Polka time announcement starts the song, Bobby has a little extra growl to his voice, real nice backing from Brent on this one.
2
Wharf Rat
Aug. 17, 1980
Kansas City Municipal Auditorium Arena

emotionally powerful, great take on the tale of August West . Love the starkness of this version and the way they build the intensity as the song prog
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Pretty Peggy O
Aug. 17, 1980
Kansas City Municipal Auditorium Arena

Beautiful and crisp has a great swing to it provided by the drummers.
4
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Aug. 17, 1980
Kansas City Municipal Auditorium Arena

Great set ender in Kansas City Mo.
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Little Red Rooster
May 17, 1981
Onondaga Auditorium

BRENT IS THE MAN!

Comments

Morning Dew
Nov. 22, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

I just lost my touring buddy on Saturday. This was his favorite song and this is the version that most makes me think of him. So it’s what I’ve been listening to as I miss my friend and brother. This is powerful version very measured and assured it’s really a special performance. Phil and jerry are totally on point. This is a GREAT version.
Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 19, 1981
Sports Palace

This is truly a great high energy pumped up version. With that extra kick. Should be closer to the top.
Morning Dew
April 28, 1971
Fillmore East

There is no such thing as the dew. One of the dews sure. But the song is too damn powerful to just have one version be called the dew.
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Oct. 13, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Maybe the only song where my go to version is from 1994. This one is as close to perfect as art can get.
Bertha
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

This is top shelf. What a blast of energy Garcia is on fire. His leads are bubbling and beautiful. The lyrics are crisp and the band is nailing it. Keith twinkling beautifully a truly great Bertha