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When Push Comes to Shove
Dec. 28, 1988
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Sing it, Jerry!!!
3
Mama Tried
June 11, 1991
Charlotte Coliseum

Sparkling notes from Bruce like jewels in the night.
3
Mama Tried
June 25, 1995
RFK Stadium

Final time played.
4
Mama Tried
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

What language is Bob singing in for the first verse?!
4
Johnny B. Goode
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Different than most.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

I think this one is overrated. The one from LA just below it is much better.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

Wow. The transition is 5+ minutes of pure bliss. Some serious five man jam going on. Then 4+ minutes into Rider, Jerry starts to lift things higher and higher and Keith is there with him, making it a sparkling duet. Your head will bop, your eyes will pop and your jaw will drop. There are not 14 better versions of this. Come on, folks - bump it up!
Mason's Children
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

Example - you think the Dead were making great music on a regular basis is 1970. That would make an average version of a song for them great. What we're trying to do is identify the best versions. Everything can't be the best. Some are just average, but by average, they're still great.
Mason's Children
Dec. 28, 1969
International Speedway

This one's a no-brainer. By far the best version they played. Focus, timing, intensity. This is it.
Mason's Children
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

Average version. Nothing here that's special or stands out.
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