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8
You Don't Have To Ask
March 25, 1966
Trouper's Hall

Pigpen's funky organ and early Jerry and the boy, very driving sound for early Dead!
5
Big Boss Man
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

The boys were in a really nice place this night. Killer harp work and Jerry is smoking. This is one of the better shows of 71 IMO!!
58
Mister Charlie
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Jerry's guitar is smoking here. The beat is really funky also. Always a crowd pleaser!
36
Cosmic Charlie
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

First version of this played in a while and you can hear the crowd road. What a contrast to the fast upbeat set taking it way down. Love it!!!
12
Dancin' in the Streets
June 24, 1976
Tower Theatre

Funky as they get, this entire second set is as groovy as they come. What a treat!
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Viola Lee Blues
Dec. 1, 1966
Studio demo

Absolute monster early version.
Let It Grow
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

The beginning of this song is pure disco beats. Never heard that until now, what a powerhouse version...
To Lay Me Down
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

This version is absolutely breath taking, should be near the top of the list..
St. Stephen
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I'm gonna have to agree with this vote as top notch. In a show I definitely feel is good but not great the vibe of this version is awesome. Broke the tape listening to this version way back when!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

35th anniversary of this legendary show today. Spun the Scarlet>Fire and enjoyed it, not sure if it's #1 though. I personally prefer 05-17-77 better but that's IMO. Beautiful still though 35yrs and counting!!
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