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Drums -> Space
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Billy and Mickey play together like they were a big octopus on this one. 'The Wheel' comes rolling nicely out of 'Space'. Altogether, a G-rated D>P.
21
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

An '82 vintage Playin' sandwich that finds the boys playin' in fine form. DP 32.
6
Morning Dew
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Jerry really belts this one out. All of the attention to detail that you'd expect in a version from this era plus a good bridge solo.
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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

An enjoyable listen, but most notable, I'd say, for an excellent little peak that rises up like a volcano towards the end of the jam.
25
They Love Each Other
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

A good, light and airy version that shows quite well what this song was up to near the end of its first year in the rotation.

Comments

So Many Roads
Sept. 28, 1993
Boston Garden

The archive link is for an AUD but there is a nice, crisp Miller-worked SBD available, too.
Bird Song
Sept. 28, 1993
Boston Garden

The archive link is for an AUD but there is a nice, crisp Miller-worked SBD available, too.
Mystery Train
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Listening to this leaves me scratching my head why the Dead only played this once. I tend to think that Jerry must have chosen it as he would go on to play it later outside of the Dead, but why it was dropped I don't know. It's really easy to imagine any vintage of the band doing great stuff with this tune.
Sugaree
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Nice one, for sure. This one somehow slipped through the cracks.
Tennessee Jed
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

'TJ' is a great tune that I generally skip over; however, I regard this version as one of the highlights of this legendary show. This one seems a little low on the list.