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Sugaree
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB
Swings and rocks you back and forth so sweetly. Not my favorite Dead song, but this one is just a beaut.
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Wharf Rat
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion
A musical triumph capping an amazing 2nd Set. Soaring, almost Bird Songish intensity to the ensemble soloing. Perfect.
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Sugar Magnolia
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion
Are you kidding me?!? This just blazes white hot. Whole 2nd set is just a supernova.
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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion
The boys were still inspired after that 46min Playin' and it shows. Possibly the best US Blues I know of. Don't overlook it or the rest of the show!
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Wharf Rat
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum
Slightly faster with a steady ostinato bass that works beautifully. No dirge, but a thoughtful tale. I hear waves against a wharf at the end.
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Me and My Uncle
May 1, 1970
Alfred College
Beautiful harmonies. Some of the New Riders were there for it.
Mountains of the Moon
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl
Try them all Megafantastic, they're all beauties.
Dear Mr. Fantasy
Oct. 9, 1989
Hampton Coliseum
Good call: I'm much more of a '60s and '70s Head, but this show just bursts out. I always loved this song when I got to hear it in concert, so I'm happy to see it up here - on the same day that I'm listening to this concert for the first time in years. Reminds me why I loved the Dead during Brent's time, too.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 25, 1977
The Mosque
Top choice grade A. Tight and right. I keep coming back when I need my '77 fix. May also be the single most insane show opener ever.
High Time
March 24, 1970
Pirates World
Help us C. Miller! This show deserves a cleanup! Oops (later the same day), I mean THANK YOU, Charlie Miller. Your cleanup is much appreciated. Skip the other version heads.
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