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Submissions

4
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

The Dead Aren't Dead Yet
6
Me and My Uncle
Oct. 9, 1984
The Centrum

Jerry and Bob are on fire!! A must-hear version!!!
2
Tore Up Over You
May 22, 1975
Keystone

Another tight Legion of Mary offering.
6
Brother Esau
June 30, 1984
Indianapolis Sports and Music Center

A curious set list.
1
Mystery Train
July 7, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Spectacular!!!
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Comments

Blow Away
May 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

This is a good version, but not great. Brent's vocals are strong, but the keyboard work is tame and there's a feeling that something is missing without backup vocals. It almost feels like Brent is playing some of his solo material and the Dead are unsure how to back him up.
Ripple
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

What takes away from this is Bob and Phil singing. At times, you can painfully isolate Phil's singing, which has never been very good. Take away your emotions, take away your heart. Phil was never meant to sing.
Ripple
Sept. 26, 1980
Warfield Theater

This version is so perfect that the French, Russian, German and Chinese judges would all give it a 10.
Ripple
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

David Nelson gives this an un-Grateful Dead feel to it. The truth is, the Dead didn't go out there and play with a mandolin, so hearing one in their music takes away a feeling of authenticity in this version.
Ripple
Sept. 3, 1988
Capital Centre

Between Jerry's broken-down vocals and the drummers unsure of what tempo to play, this is far from being the best version ever. Put your emotions aside and listen to the music play.
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