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1
Johnny B. Goode
Aug. 6, 1982
St. Paul Civic Center

Not my favorite way for Jerry to play it, but it still rocks.
2
Alabama Getaway
May 28, 1982
Moscone Convention Center

Jerry is all over the map with the lyrics.
1
Bird Song
Sept. 29, 1980
Warfield Theater

Nice acoustic version.
1
On The Road Again
Sept. 29, 1980
Warfield Theater

It would be better if they played it a little faster.
3
I Fought The Law
April 5, 1993
Nassau Coliseum

Probably the most hated song they played - even moreso than Day Job.

Comments

Day Job
June 21, 1985
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry nails the line about the face on the dollar. Good job, Jer!!!!!
Deal
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

For an old school 1972 Dead version of Deal, this is really good. 20 years later, the Jerry Garcia Band would make this sound like a demo tape.
Deal
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Some songs get better over time, some get worse. Deal got better. This version sound old fashioned, dated, quaint. If you're going to listen to this whole show, sure - go for it. But to seek it out to hear this Deal? No.
Deal
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry Garcia Band fans just smile, laugh, roll their eyes, shake their heads. Jerry played MUCH better Deals with the JGB - and that's using inferior musicians - David Kemper aside. David Kemper could drum circles around Billy and leave him choking on dust. On just about every night from 89-92, the JGB would play a better Deal than this.
Wave to the Wind
Sept. 30, 1993
Boston Garden

Weren't they supposed to be doing something with Mack The Knife?