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Hard to Handle
July 1, 1970
Winnipeg Fairgrounds

The only recording available, it starts in the middle of the instrumental break.
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Big River
Nov. 24, 1978
Capitol Theatre

Cool uptempo version with solid vocals.
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Johnny B. Goode
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Hot one on Dick's Picks 5.
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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 5, 1984
Charlotte Coliseum

A very strange opening - it sounds like Jerry doesn't want to play it.
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Death Don't Have No Mercy
Sept. 2, 1968
Betty Nelson's Organic Raspberry Farm

Only part of the intro survives, but what's there sounds good.
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Comments

Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
June 29, 1986
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Strong vocals. A word or two skipped here and there.
Liberty
June 27, 1995
The Palace

...it's really not that bad.
Samba In The Rain
Dec. 11, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

This song is shocking, because it's so different from anything else the Dead played. But it's actually pretty good. Drum beats fuel the song with curious vocals and a nice Garcia instrumental.
The Weight
Sept. 24, 1991
Boston Garden

Bruce leads the way, being the musical standout.
Wang Dang Doodle
Oct. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

The whole band puts in a solid performance, making this an enjoyable tune.
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