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1
Looks Like Rain
Dec. 28, 1989
Coliseum Arean

Another strong version from Brent's last year. Colorful with a swirling energy.
4
Mexicali Blues
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Breakneck speed and blazing energy!
7
Me and Bobby McGee
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Phil and Billy really drive this one. Astonishing energy.
3
Jack Straw
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

There’s something about the pluck of this early version. Fresh and surprising even if you’ve heard a billion Jack Straws.
8
Jack Straw
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

The most active, detailed ’72 Jack Straw I can recall.
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Comments

Not Fade Away
Sept. 14, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Jerry develops — and repeats — an incredible theme in the last few minutes. It is (forgive me if this is heresy) Anastasio-like.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

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Not Fade Away
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

Wild, Jerry-led psychedelic thrill ride. More akin to the primal Dead versions before the song hooked up with GDTRFB than either the '72-'74 or '76-'78 versions. Totally unique, like much of middle child '75.
Bird Song
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

Agree with cgarces, but what a highlight! This is stellar.
Touch of Grey
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

Close to perfect. Succeeds as an ’80s pop performance as well as, you know, Grateful Dead.
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