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Mexicali Blues
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

This might be the fastest I've heard them play (and I love it!). Certainly the fastest song with the word "blues" in it!
1
El Paso
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

The bounciest, most rocking version I have heard. Do not Paso on this one (I'll show myself out.)
10
Take A Step Back
Dec. 8, 1973
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

One of the earliest versions of America's favorite fun game: Go Back to Your Seats. Happens before Around & Around.
6
Tennessee Jed
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Right after this powerful version, there's a lovely segment where Donna introduces herself and her husband to Deadheads.
5
Promised Land
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Rocking, although Weir seems a little out of breath. Check out Jerry's scream after "...and the poor boy's on the line."

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Just saw the video: Amazing China->Tits->Rider
Loser
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

This Loser is a real WINNER in my book.
Hurts Me Too
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

Pigpen really was the soul of the early Dead. May he rest in peace.
Deal
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

don't listen to the previous guy, 72' Deals are the best deals you can get. So don't you them Deals go down !
One More Saturday Night
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

"The Master would not approve."