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Playin' In The Band
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Wow, seemingly a very overlooked gem. Tension and release, weaving effortlessly from mellow jam segments to soaring peaks, without screechy breakdown
20
You Win Again
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

Moseying version. Jerry lays down buttery licks and Keith rides some nice fills. Zippidy doo dah tuning jam to follow
8
Saint of Circumstance
Dec. 30, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Great Saint, though the goods are in the MLB > Dear Prudence jam that follows. I can only imagine the level of blue balls in the house for that tease
13
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

I always liked this version. The boys gel together nicely for a peaky crescendo
14
Big River
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Freight train of energy

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

This transition! Fluttering, melodic notes, and graceful, lovely peak.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Oooooooweeee, this Scarlet transition is amazing! lovely, melodic, and unique. def worthy of high rankings and multiple respins
He's Gone
May 12, 1980
Boston Garden

Traverses from church, to intense, to flat out bonkers. Sooo good
Playin' In The Band
June 8, 1980
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

Has some nice depth for a compact version. Not to mention the absolutely stunning UJB>P>UJB show opener call.
Uncle John's Band
June 8, 1980
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

Beautiful version and a jaw dropping way to open a show! I love the introduction, ushering in the next 15 years of the Dead