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Jack Straw
Sept. 18, 1983
Nevada County Fairgrounds

This show proves hot out of the gate with this fiercely jammed Jack Straw. The Andrew F recording sounds amazing, too.
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Not Fade Away
April 5, 1989
Crisler Arena

More evidence for the NFAissance of 1989. Torn to shreds.
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Drums -> Space
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Xylophone loop madness in Drums, then a creepy two-note riff by Bobby surfaces several times in Space.
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Feel Like A Stranger
April 5, 1989
Crisler Arena

En fuego! Masterfully executed, funky, slinky, and ultimately ripped to shreds.
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Mexicali Blues
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Another FAST ’74 version, it’s executed with so much swagger you’d swear they could go faster still.
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The Music Never Stopped
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Now, this is a rollicking GOOD time. Amazing how Jerry’s playing can evince so much intensity while also being lighter than air.
Samson and Delilah
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

Strutting, slinking, swaying *funky* version powered by Keith’s deliberately, boldly repetitive comping. Wow!
One More Saturday Night
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Approximately 100% more spirited than your average version. Phil is amped up in more ways than one.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

A tepid beginning opens up into some novel exchanges and a lot of exploration. Not the “best” anything, but it’s a worthy chapter in the ongoing saga of Playin’. I like it.
Big Railroad Blues
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

The playful, twangy intro is a delightful surprise.
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