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They Love Each Other
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Jerry blows a verse, but the solo is good. Nice playing from Keith.
5
Cassidy
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

A bit slower than the others I’ve heard from this month, and I think the song works better this way.
6
Might As Well
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

Just another great performance from this month.
5
Samson and Delilah
June 19, 1994
Autzen Stadium, U. of Oregon

Decent Samson following a solid S>F.
7
Queen Jane Approximately
April 2, 1990
The Omni

Another lovely Spring 1990 version!

Comments

Big River
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

The nice set of "Never Trust a Woman" and "Mama Tried > Big River" contribute to the old-timey fun of this show. Solid version here, with a brief piano solo and some great cowboy leads from Garcia.
Feel Like A Stranger
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

Huge sound from Brent on the synths, very supportive interplay driving Bobby. Nice Phil sound, and Jerry builds the whole band to a nice top.
Loose Lucy
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

Solo's a little tentative, but Garcia is having a blast playing the tune. Video's worth a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUwC6tDJD1o#t=33
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Probably the best Keith playing I've heard, probably the most musical "Scarlet," probably the most jammed-out version. Simultaneously. And that’s *before* “Fire.” I love the Copps version (Mosque is obviously overrated but well-known), and there’s no way this version right here is not a serious competitor for #1 (aside from being less well-known). Dusborne matrix is the bus, get on and see for yourself. The preceding “Samson” and Bobby bit are must-hears too.
Samson and Delilah
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

There's a reason this is rated almost twice as high as its nearest competitor. Some of the hardest rocking Dead you will ever heard.