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Pretty Peggy O
May 7, 1979
Allan Kirby Field House

Gorgeous interplay all around
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Tennessee Jed
May 7, 1979
Allan Kirby Field House

Philicious! Seems like this is the song where they really hit the groove in this fine show
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Row Jimmy
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Right around the time of my favorite version (6.30.73) and it is sublime, like everything the Dead touched in mid-73
14
Brown Eyed Women
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Beautiful, with some very nice work by Weir...slow and tasty
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Greatest Story Ever Told
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Out of show-opening Casey jones...sweet

Comments

Row Jimmy
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

I think I mixed up the dates. 8/6/74 and 8/4/76 are both beyond epic, but I think my description on 8/6 version is more apt for THIS version. So laid back, yet non-stop hard-hitting exhilaration. Only the Dead...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Wavy GraVy of course is what I meant
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Worthy. Slow, sinister grooving' intro, Phil means business. This show might be the filthiest funkiest grungiest groovinest show from top-to-bottom the boys (and girl) ever did
Me and My Uncle
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Truly fun. I tried explaining the irony of the Stayin' Alive tease to my Russian roommate, to no avail. The teases throughout really are spectacularly fun. No better word. This show is pretty unbelievable, by the way. A romp, indeed.
Jack Straw
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Fair enough: My opinion is this: Jack Straw is a classic song and there are many beautiful shades to the song throughout the years, and as such there are many incredible versions to dig. Much love back. "We can share it..."