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2
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 14, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Carries forward the energy and vibe of the preceding Ollin>NFA. Kind of mesmerizing.
3
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Oct. 27, 1990
The Zenith

Eloquent Jerry solo elevates this one unexpectedly.
6
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Don’t always love the ’78s for this tune, but this howling version certainly warrants attention.
2
The Eleven
April 4, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Another brilliant April '69 Eleven that just doesn't let up. Forceful, but totally unforced.
2
Turn On Your Love Light
April 4, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Brilliantly strange. T.C.'s organ adds stuttering weirdness to a churning groovathon.
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 28, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

My only complaint? The Fire, although hardly slight at 12 minutes, sounds like it could have gone on for a few more. The inspiration is seemingly right there.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 28, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

This is a few clicks better than "standard." I can think of lots of versions -- from years that are better than '93 -- that don't have this kind of flow or overall impact. This is tight, groovy Grateful Dead with generous, tuneful, animated contributions by Jerry. A recommended jam to sample from a generally strong Knickerbocker run.
Estimated Prophet
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Check out the Seamons matrix. I certainly don’t recall the official release sounding this good. Now I’m giving this whole run a closer look.
Morning Dew
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

Powerful Dew!
Space
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

Wow! Brent and Jerry sound they’re playing funeral music at one point. Really weird, which is a good thing.
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