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Big Railroad Blues
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Just about as good as this song ever got. Just the right tempo and mix. Keith was adding some delightful honkytonk piano, and he was just a month in!
5
Deal
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Perfect tempo and playing on this 71 version from a really good halloween show.
4
Bertha
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

An energetic, well mixed 71Bertha that's been missed somehow. Keth had been in the band for only a month but already fitting in very well.
7
Tennessee Jed
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

An almost forgotten Jed! This is well played and well recorded. Pig even plays organ on this one. Suprising ommision from such a stellar show!
1
Turn On Your Love Light
July 11, 1969
NY State Pavilion, Flushing Meadow Park

The drummers are fired up on this one. Even T.Cs joining in on this energetic version. This gets an Allman Brothers flavor at times.

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.