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Pretty Peggy O
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Gentle, melodic version. Sweet
72
Dark Star
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Last half of this jam is incredible. There is a point where Lesh completely takes over. From there on is stunning
12
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Awesome jam leading into the song, then solid execution
35
Not Fade Away
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Big ol' 20 min version from '77. This one peaks nicely
25
The Other One
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Many facets to this one. Gets into some nice mellow jamming just before a nice Stella

Comments

Franklin's Tower
Dec. 4, 1979
Uptown Theater

This is a true highlight of the new DP release. Band clicks during this Frank and the following jam has wonderful interplay between Jerry and Brent.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I have a bit of a different take on this. I was super excited for the new DP release, as I personally love '79, especially Nov-Dec. I found this version really sluggish and lacking spark. The Scarlett was approached with near reluctance and Bobby's slide offers little to the supportive structure. The Fire picks up, but has devastating audio cuts that take you out of the momentum the band was gaining. I'll obviously spin again, many times, but was relatively underwhelmed following Lemieux talking this up so hard in the seaside chat.
Eyes Of The World
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

Jerry and Brent get lock step early in this magnificent version. Peppy rendition for the first time in the mothership
The Weight
July 23, 1990
World Music Theatre

RIP Brent. His final lyrics are tear jerking in context
Cumberland Blues
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Brent playing like he’s possessed. His link up with Jerry is positively electric. Crusher of a version