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Uncle John's Band
Sept. 30, 1972
American University

Hard rock outro makes this one jaw-clenchingly good. Jamming like that in 7/4 is just awesome.
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 30, 1972
American University

Loose in places, but full of joy.
2
Sugaree
Sept. 30, 1972
American University

Hard swaggering version from a sweet, if not often overlooked show capping off one of the great months in Dead history.
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Jerry channels George Harrison like nobody's business. The solo at 2:45 gently weeps, guys. Check it out.
7
You Win Again
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Perfect execution on this sweetheart of a tune.
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Turn On Your Love Light
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

Pig's line "and after all that" coming out of a fast paced chase through the jam-a-thon is pretty funny too. This is a big barn-burning number, and could really stand a good cleanup so that the audiophobes can listen to it without fear. Really, heads, this is under-rated, and should be much higher.
Easy Wind
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

Clearly one of the most inspired and radically jammed versions with fantastic power. Does anyone else hear in Jerry's solo musical references to traded solos on "The End" off of Abbey Road? In any case, it's blasting and oh-so-good.
New Speedway Boogie
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

Or a bone in its nose. There's some deep darkness to it, and it grooves beautifully.
I Know You Rider
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

Performed as a ballad. A beautiful different interpretation. Lovely warm guitar sound in spite of the B-quality AUD that's suffered a touch of damage.
Dancin' in the Streets
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Should definitely go higher on the list. The '76s are all just so good, but this one has special tightness to it - and a great Betty Board.
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