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Box of Rain
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Box of Rain usually pales in comparison to the studio version but this is great rendition from a excellent show
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He's Gone
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Heady and long from DP 9
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Sugaree
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Smooooth
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Morning Dew
April 13, 1969
Ballroom

Raw and intense. Perfectly jammed out just an epic dew. Near the top of 69' in terms of the song
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St. Stephen
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Power from a truly epic show
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Casey Jones
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Smokin!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

One of my favorite versions, great fill-ins by Keith and Lesh. Garcia leads this one well, and although a slight flub his lyrics are heartfelt and soulful. The leads are punchy and flow well. Achieves everything I look for in a Mississippi Uptown. In addition, one of my favorite shows, from my favorite year of Grateful Dead music.
Ship of Fools
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

This version for me is slightly better than the 5.9.77 version, and for me personally the reason stems from the fact that the 1974 sound in my opinion suited this song's mood better than latter day versions. Being one of my favorite Jerry tunes, this version satisfies my need for a great ship of fools. Whenever I want to listen to one this is the one I choose.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Legendary. That transition is mind-blowing. The fire is a fluid and all together rewarding stream of licks and improvisational greatness.
Jack Straw
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

The lead-up into "Jack Straw from Witchita" is off the friggen' chain. Garcia goes berserk and the whole band rips it apart.
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