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Wharf Rat
Oct. 29, 1985
Fox Theater

Expertly rendered. Bobby provides terrific atmospheric coloration. Jerry just rocks out through the whole thing.
2
Beat it on Down The Line
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Zippy, choogling BIODTL with a great groove.
1
Space
Oct. 5, 1984
Charlotte Coliseum

More than usually haunted Space raves and knocks around before cooling a funky, colorful Other One intro.
1
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Oct. 5, 1984
Charlotte Coliseum

The playing is perfect fairground calliope blues. You won’t care about the fudged lyrics or scratchy singing.
1
Truckin'
Aug. 31, 1980
Capitol Center

Powerful ending with Phil thumping away high on the fretboard. > Drums.
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Comments

Candyman
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

Luminous.
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

How did I fail to give this version its due on any of my previous listens? This outro is beyond description.
Sugaree
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Immaculate short version, and notably well sung.
Dark Star
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

I’ve been listening to this one for almost 20 years, and I’ve never loved it more. Words fail. I’m not sure it’s my favorite DS, but I think I might like it better than every version currently ranked higher.
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

I love the end jam on this. As he is elsewhere this run, Jerry is showing incredible guitar finesse and mastery.
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