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El Paso
Sept. 12, 1981
Greek Theater

Jerry trying to untie one of his "knots" really tears into this version.
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Passenger
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Never really a favorite but this one made me sit up and take notice
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Pretty Peggy O
Nov. 1, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Everybody's in the groove on this sweet version
4
Bertha
June 18, 1983
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

One of my favorite versions. When they open with a Bertha like this, you know you're in for a hell of a ride.
3
Let It Grow
Sept. 26, 1981
Buffalo Auditorium

It's sooo cliche, the "I can't believe this version isn't represented" but it truly applies here. Incendiary LIG from an amazing show.
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Not Fade Away
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

How have I never heard this show? IMO, one of the best of '78. Killer drums>space leading into a funky, funky NFA. Musta been some top shelf kool-aid that night
Let It Grow
July 28, 1982
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

This is a Monster! LIG is kinda my song of the month and I've been listening to A Lot of them........this version is truly Heady. May be my new favorite.
Wharf Rat
Nov. 4, 1979
Civic Center

I've been digging the fall of '79 for about a month now - there's some really incredible shows on that tour. With that spring's addition of Brent, it seems like we're hearing a rejuvenated band hitting their stride. It may have been autumn but the band's blossoming with beautiful new growth.
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 28, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

Just discovered this show!! I'm in love. Another scorcher from the fall of '79. This is the Dead doing what they do best.
All Along the Watchtower
May 10, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Another post Brent show that's making me rethink the 90's. I like this version a lot.....Very unique. I'm really digging the Hornsby jams and I think Jerry was too. This deserves a boost up. Good call!
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