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When I Paint My Masterpiece
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

The boys had the odasity to play this song during their set at Giants stadium during the Dylan and the Dead tour, and rightfully so!
1
It Must Have Been The Roses
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

If it wasn't for some audio glitches, this would be one of the top versions of this song. Keith and Donna are both outstanding on this one.
5
The Other One
Oct. 31, 1969
San Jose state university

A brilliantly played O1 that has been tragically overlooked. The mix on this is spot on.
2
Easy Wind
Oct. 26, 1969
Winterland Arena

There is a nice guitar interplay between Jerry and Bobby on this one. Nice bouncy version.
2
It Must Have Been The Roses
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Other than some talking on this recording, this is a really good version.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

^^^ I agree, this is not a superior version to the 77 - 82 era. The Barton Hall and 03/10/81 versions are every bit as good as this one. I must say though, this one is really good. I recently compared this one to the Copps, 03/10/81 show. It's the early versus the late Brent era Dead. I think both versions are really strong, Brent's organ work, and his variety of key boards, especially on this version really add a lot. Keith was a really good piano player but Brent's contribution on this song works a lot better for me. It's just a matter of preference.
Morning Dew
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

this was is the featured video on the Reddit G.D site right now. From the G.D Movie and none by most heads on this site. After watching the video I listened to the Miller transfer, which is so well mixed and so clear. This being just a few shows from their hiatus, they put every ounce of emotion into this one. The result is a heartfelt and mesmerizing Dew.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

^^ I think this version stands up to any 90s version, even 03/22/90, which is also really good. Those two shows kind of book end the Midland - Tiger era. The only real difference in the 90 show is the that 9 years of advancement in sound quality. This MSG version is crisp and energetic and is enhanced by Brent's organ work, on both songs; an improvement over Keith's piano work, in my opinion. And yes, the Miller transfer is the way to go on this one.
Deal
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Nice clear. energetic version. Keith was playing Organ on this one which adds a nice touch and doesn't over power Bobby's guitar. Jerry takes Wolf on a nice ride here, good stuff!
Dire Wolf
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

^^Good call on the jug band homage, DS67! Tc's organ adds a circus organ feel to the jug band vibe. Very unique stuff here. This show has gotten a lot of play lately, for good reason.