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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

A Homo erectus-like version but notable for Jerry's solo after the first Rio Grandee chorus.
15
Jack Straw
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

The definition of brevity. Sweet stuff!!!
18
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Awesome early version. Jerry has a great solo at the end.
1
Wharf Rat
Dec. 9, 1993
Sports Arena

Jerry impassioned yet subdued singing in that ragged and worn voice is deeply affecting.
12
Days Between
Sept. 16, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Jerry's voice and singing at this time fit this one perfectly.
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Comments

Cassidy
Oct. 19, 1989
The Spectrum

Maybe I’ve just heard this one so many times, I don’t know, but this is the version by which I judge all other versions.
The Music Never Stopped
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Incredible stuff. The only reason this is not offically recognized as the ‘headiest’ version in these pages is that 4/24/78 is not as well-known as 5/9/77.
Promised Land
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

This makes me wanna be in a ’78 Ford 150 pickup with Latvala and a lid of his Hawaiian green going down a dirt road with the tune boomin’, the sun shinin’, and talkin’ ‘bout nothin’ but the Dead. Awesome version.
The Wheel
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Mistakenly put this up for 2/5/78, but all is right now.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

A generally laid-back and meandering version. The reprise however, is twangy and driving.
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