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JERRY BAND!

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Feel Like A Stranger
Oct. 4, 1980
Warfield Theater

Lots of great versions of this song, but the Dead Set one is in pure Go To Heaven form. Brent's synth work is amazing.
3
Mexicali Blues
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Unreal this hasn't been submitted yet. The version from Steppin Out. Like Garcia is reading off sheet music for the solos. Outstanding version.
7
Drums
May 26, 1993
Cal Expo

Wha? This isn't on here? Clocking in at 36:25 following the insane PITB. Keeps your attention all the way through. Very good MIDI by Mickey.
11
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

The DP 35 houseboat tapes version is very hot for '71. Great interplay between the band, Phil Bombs.
3
Stagger Lee
July 1, 1979
Seattle Center Coliseum

Huge peak in the outro solo. Bobby does the space slide and Jerry just plucks away. Hot early Brent show.
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Comments

Black Peter
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

This is usually the first acoustic or alternate-album version most people come into contact with when they are getting into the Dead. It stands up to everything else to follow.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

Bobby fans will dig this. Excellent spotlight for him during his solo in this version.
Friend of the Devil
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

Jerry's vocals are just so pure through this whole show.
Friend of the Devil
Oct. 27, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Brent's Fender Rhodes and Bobby's exceptional solo make this version. Just pure FOTD beauty.
Keep Your Day Job
Oct. 15, 1983
Civic Center

I never understood the hate for this song. How is this rocker any different from crowd favs like a good '76 "Might As Well" or "Deal"? All three get my legs kickin'.
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