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Cumberland Blues
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Perfect execution, akin to the Europe '72 version in terms of precision, Kreutzzman is all over the kit. Fiery Garcia licks reaching incredible peaks
7
Tennessee Jed
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Oh my, the band interplay is absolutely top notch and so mature. Ultimate boogie-gusto, Jerry givin' his all and singin' with soul. Great shit.
44
He's Gone
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

This blew my mind at the movies, the vocal jam at the end was insane on the big screen

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Dancin' in the Streets
Oct. 27, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

Upon furthur review, listening to the Hunter-Seamons Matri... this version is incredible. It's an awesome display of energy, this ebbs and flows, oozing with funk and grooves. Reaches an awesome crescendo that supports an incredible re-entry into the main Dancin' theme. This is wonderful, peak form 1979 Grateful Dead and should not be skipped.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Opening jam and transition jam are great. Not #1. Execution of the songs themselves doesn't net this the number 1 spot. Heard better. However, upon seeing the comments here.. Time to listen to the matrix. I love a good matrix and have found most of the DP mix to not be very good
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

AUD is an absolute must.
Loser
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Incredibly dynamic solo. Maybe the best. The AUD is epic. I never felt the Dick's Picks mix ever did this show justice. (Sounds like it was recorded inside of a tin can)
The Other One
Oct. 22, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

13 votes? Seriously lacking. This one is incredible. Absolute Grateful Dead magic. Peaks incredibly. Phil is insane. Garcia is so on. Transitions into Keith's first Deal. Amazingly and beautifully smooth transition.
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