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Way To Go Home
June 28, 1992
Deer Creek Music Center

The one Vince song I dig. This performance is super-solid. Make sure to listen to Jerry's solo. Something kicked him in the ass- it's a rager!
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Bird Song
Dec. 9, 1989
Great Western LA Forum

Surprised the Without A Net version gets no love here. This one has always been one of my favorites, and I go back to it often!
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Good Lovin'
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

A very solid, all-around well-played version. This definitely needs more love!
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Wharf Rat
Feb. 27, 1981
Uptown Theater

Off of one of Dick's leaked tapes. Wow, great version. There's a nice, clean copy on archive- check it out!
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 12, 1980
Swing Auditorium

Total sleeper!!!! I came across this version by accident. Good god man- everything about this is perfect! Mountain Jam taboot. LISTEN NOW! Damn...
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Big River
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

best '77 version! so funky and right in the pocket.
Looks Like Rain
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

well said, nonyolker. I recently made a compilation of my 100 favorite Dead performances. Of course I needed to include a LLRain, and I had it down to 5/13 and 5/19. It was a real hard choice, but I ultimately decided on 5/13 because I thought the vocals were a little more solid. It was very hard to choose, though!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

I just listened to it again... Still my favorite! I think I gravitate towards this one because I'm not a fan of super-long Fires. This combo is all about the groove for me, and this one is right in the pocket. We get a couple growls out of Jerry too, which is always great to hear.
Dark Star
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

This one sometimes gets ripped on because it's TOO long, but I find it worth every second. My favorite '73 Dark Star, hands down.
Greatest Story Ever Told
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

This version needs WAY more love. Easily should be in the top 3...
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