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Submissions

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West L.A. Fadeaway
Oct. 5, 1984
Charlotte Coliseum

Slinky and smooth. Jerry and Brent tear it. Great ‘84 version.
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Loser
Aug. 20, 1972
San Jose Civic Auditorium

Board mix issues aside, this is a tight August ‘72 rendition where everyone is in the pocket.
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Althea
Sept. 2, 1980
Community War Memorial Auditorium

A nice little gem where the band is locked in and Jerry is in the zone. The final jam really shines
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Loser
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Solid version where the band really nails the sweet spots
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Jack Straw
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

The whole show radiates a particular smooth and groovy energy, and this song is no exception.
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Comments

Samson and Delilah
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Jerry nearly bursts into flames several times during this one! Look for the FM broadcast SBD on the archive. It has rougher, more energetic feel than the Dick's Picks version.
Brokedown Palace
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

A nearly flawless rendition. Give this one a listen, you won't be disappointed.
Truckin'
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

The AUD version is so hot it's molten. Some flubs early on but the crescendo and outro jam are spectacular. Highly recommended.
Big River
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Super fast, super-charged, and totally awesome version! One time I was wide-eyed and asked my friend, "Do you wanna know what cocaine sounds like?" Then I played this song and we both totally lost it.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

The interplay during the transition is beyond stellar. 100% on point, my personal favorite version of China>Rider.
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