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8
Around and Around
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

First time played, and although a little rough they rock it out and nail it.
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Big River
Oct. 27, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

They keep it under control, and it rocks.
8
Dire Wolf
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Opener to one of the greatest acoustic sets ever
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Big River
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

quick and opens for a monster dark star < eyes < china doll
35
Hell in a Bucket
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

Bobby screams his lungs out
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Comments

Row Jimmy
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

This contains one of my favorite Row Jimmy solos, so emotive and so good. A show where the magic was truly there.
Row Jimmy
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Beautiful version, Jerry's guitar playing is pure bliss.
Dark Star
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Fantastic version, this might just be for me second to only 11.11.73 for best dark star of 73'. Painfully subjective comment, especially with a year like 73', therefore I can conclude as much as I like these two versions, others are different in ways that are maybe even at moments superior, so what I can say, is that all are great.
Bertha
April 12, 1971
Civic Arena

Have to agree with the above statement. This version is just a great example of the awesome 71' sound. Lesh pounding away and Garcia with the mix of mellow and powerful leads. Great country sound, great version, and awesome year. Too add, I also love the vocals from 71' for some reason, they always just feel so authentic, it was the epitome of the Dead's true style, hard to replicate especially from 74 onward.
Not Fade Away
April 7, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Super cruel tape cut here...
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