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Dark Star
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

Out of the tragically left behind duprees-mountains intro...classic stuff
129
Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

The tune is really in a groove (literally and historically) at this point...very funny Weir banter after the song
52
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Sweet...Killer...Plain and Simple Great
21
Row Jimmy
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

The boys (and the girl) are all over this one
76
Terrapin Station
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Yikes people. The latter part of this show Does Not Miss. I coulda seen this encore and been forever satisfied in my Deadhead experience
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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..."
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