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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

Death Don't Have No Mercy
March 28, 1969
Student Center

As everyone on this site knows, there where some adequate and some very good Dead performances. Then there where the shows where they broke through to another level; often dictated by Jerry's level of energy and inventiveness. This is one of these performances! This version has no place on the low end of the votes. This is often the case with some of the early songs and shows. This was when these songs where fresh and had there place in the culture of the time. They really deserve to be listened to!
The Other One
April 15, 1970
Winterland Arena

This a sonic adventure!
The Other One
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Classic 69 Fillmore psychedelia. This is one of the best O1s, I know that's saying something! Pure Energy by every one. Listen up!
Morning Dew
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Thanks for that info, DS67. It sounds like this has been a mystery for a long time. Have you listened to this one DS67? It sounds like the same room and mix as the 10/12 and 10/13 shows. That's what makes me think that it could be the last remnant of the lost 10/11 show. I guess we'll never know for sure. I hope more people listen to this one. It deserves a much higher ranking!
Morning Dew
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

They didn't play this song very much in 68. The last time they played this song before this show was 03/30. And they only played Dew in a few shows after this Avalon run. None of those versions compare to this one in recording quality, energy level or musicianship.The best of 68 by far and one of my favorite versions!