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Mexicali Blues
Sept. 15, 1987
MSG

Great fun extended solo from Garcia. Phil sounds great in the mix.
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When Push Comes to Shove
Sept. 15, 1987
MSG

Killer version. Then some of Brent's communist friends sabotage Bob Weir soon afterward..
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Far From Me
Aug. 13, 1987
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Solid! God Brent had such an awesome voice. Jerry’s got a good lead here. The whole band is working with each other perfectly for this tune.
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Johnny B. Goode
June 20, 1980
West High Auditorium

Jumps right out of Around & Around. Nice little dance party to a fine show in Alaska.
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Black Peter
June 20, 1980
West High Auditorium

Beautiful performance! Jer’s really singing with that ending solo.
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Dark Star
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

Six years into listening to this tune played at different venues across every year and I don't know that I've heard a Dark Star that is bigger or more grand than this one. Those first 7 minutes or so are truly something otherworldly. Every other factor aside (I'm not saying this is the best DS), this one, for me, takes the cake in specific terms of "bigness." This one is gargantuan. No, I don't have anything quantifiable to back this up. Just a feeling. Utterly conjectural. I like how MiTfan3^ says it feels like the last one. It does. In fact, it starts to feel like the last thing. Ever.
Spanish Jam
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

One of the best. The coolest part is when Keith starts laying down that insanely jazzy riff about 8 minutes in so delicately. Wonderful
Good Lovin'
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Donna on them vocals :D
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Excellent Scarlet, quintessential fire, hypnotically powerful stuff from Donna & Garcia in the transition. An essential Scarlet Fire to be sure.
Friend of the Devil
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Oh wow oh wow. This may be my new favorite. It has every little thing I could ask for. Keith comes in beautifully. Weir is inspired. Garcia sounds great. Country rocking stuff. What a good one. BIG upvote!!!
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