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Deal
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Easily one of the best from 1972.
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Sugaree
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Damn - this is one of those sweet under the radar versions.
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El Paso
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Duh. It's 1972. Bob nails it.
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Big River
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Overlooked show. This is still 1972 and the band still kicks butt. It's not just all about Europe.
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Jack Straw
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Beautif vocals. Well played. If you're distracted, this will still make you bob your head.
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Me and My Uncle
Sept. 22, 1991
Boston Garden

While the song is elevated by a very interested Bruce and Phil, everybody steps up and does a really good job. Check out the nice fiddle work that fits in perfectly.
Me and My Uncle
May 10, 1969
Rose Palace

Ah, yes. Back in the day before this song was nothing but set filler. Can't you just see somebody back in 91 saying "Man, I sure hope they do Me & My Uncle tonight.". This is worth a listen.
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Sept. 20, 1990
Madison Square Garden

This, without a doubt, is the worst song placement in the history of the Grateful Dead. The first set totally cooked. The second set opened with a smokin' Truckin, China>Rider. Not just any versions, but totally rippin' and a rockin' versions. Then comes this. It's like you just had blissful sex then somebody dumped a bucket of ice cold water over your head. That's how much this version sucks.
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 20, 1990
Madison Square Garden

This is one of those songs that has earned its reputation as being nothing more than set filler. This version, however, totally cooks. Jerry's vocals are really good. Bruce takes over, playing lead piano, but Jerry takes back over with a MIDI solo that brings the house down. The ending vocals are spot on, making this - in my opinion - a top 5 version.
Bertha
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

This version totally rips. The only thing keeping this from being the second or third best version is that Keith is too low in the mix, which is a total shame, because he is tearing it up and deserves to be heard loud and clear.
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