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5
Around and Around
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

Fun stuff, especially Brent's organ; actually enjoyed the Good Lovin' it goes into more than I usually do with Bobby versions.
3
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

Part of a nice 1-2 punch encore; the final, high energy rockers really elevate this show.
17
New Minglewood Blues
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Energetic version sandwiched between a KILLER Row Jimmy and an interestingly tempoed Loser.
8
Ramble On Rose
Dec. 30, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Nice pace and vocals, almost as rockin' as the (pinnacle) '78 versions, with some Brent keys thrown in.
8
Brown Eyed Women
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Nifty '72 BEW sets-up a lovely, exploratory PITB...hold on to your hats for set 2, with a criminally underrated top 10 of all-time Dark Star.

Comments

Dark Star
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Man, this one goes to some dark, but beautiful, places. Jerry is going like a man possessed in that last ten minutes.
Dear Mr. Fantasy
July 24, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Comin' out of UJB, it sounds for a minute like they're going into Morning Dew, then they pull this one out and it's definitely the right call. Perfect energy for this show. Also kind of links thematically/lyrically; Uncle John's Band/Mr. Fantasy playing us a tune, taking us home with their song...I love when they do that stuff. I don't even know if it's a conscious choice (i.e. like when a Mississippi Half-Step, singing about across the Rio Grand-e-o then goes into a Big River, etc.)...these guys are magic. Beyond music. Beyond a band. Transcendent, like Mickey says. Just magic. (And all this from a heady but certainly not even best-of jam. And a Dear Mr. Fantasy no less!)...and I agree with above about Brent. Dripping with soul.
Playin' In The Band
July 24, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Pretty rockin' and trippier than you'd expect for this show/era. Starts out manic/sped-up, then slows down, speeds up, expands and contracts like that for a bit. Also has the typically late 80s high energy Jerry guitar work, then fades into drums. Nifty!
Deal
July 24, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Late 80s Deal? Yes please!
Cassidy
July 24, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Final jam really builds. Strong finish. Fine version. Pure late 80s Dead high energy rock.