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13
Feel Like A Stranger
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Funky stuff. Jerry makes some excellent licks and Brent has fine supporting contributions. Heady, for sure
14
Friend of the Devil
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

I really dig this version. Bouncy and understated. Bobby and Keith with excellent supportive rhythmic contributions. Jerry with country twang vocals
38
Let It Grow
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

End jam is very dense and thick. Very strong effort with great backing from the rhythm devils
28
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

Hot, compact ChinaCat jam, but the highlight is Jerry hammering the "headlight" lyric in Rider. Gave me chills (as most similar later versions do)
12
Estimated Prophet
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

Very tight version. Jerry nails the noodles richly, making for a far out excursion. Only issue is a seemingly rushed Eyes segue

Comments

Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Troof, this one is hot shit!
Big River
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Hot and this whole show is the shit
Pretty Peggy O
June 17, 1975
Winterland Arena

Oh man, this one is incredible. So beautiful. It took just one listen and i was in love with it.
Crazy Fingers
June 9, 1991
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Very sweet version. Boys hit a nice sweet spot in this jam. '91 was a decent year for this tune.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Holy hellfire! This version defies words. Listened to this 3 times today to make up for not having heard it before. I love how the machine gun jamming finally calms down, then on the drop of a dime Billy kicks back in and the boys are instantly in high gear again. Priceless!