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Big Railroad Blues
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Has that great chugging rhythm of '71 versions. Keith (per usual) is a huge factor, but Billy's drumming is just as potent here. Awesome version!
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Cumberland Blues
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Keith made all the difference turning this into a barrelhouse powerhouse. What a tremendous performance of a fun song.
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Jack Straw
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

This version soars thanks to Keith's dynamic piano work. You'd never know they'd only been playing JS for a month...great one.
2
Not Fade Away
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Check out the cool China Cat jam leading into GDTRFB! Some pristine versions of NFA>GDTRFB from the Fall '71 tour - this one's no exception.
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Good Lovin'
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

Closes a fantastic post-drums-space sequence. Just an all-around good one that benefits from the incredible momentum beforehand.
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Deal
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Toasty, and coming out of an incredible "Playing" sandwich, the band is all fired up. Jerry's vocals near the end are nice and aggressive!
Stella Blue
March 21, 1994
Richfield Coliseum

Never heard this before, and I'm not sure how - I'm absolutely speechless. Just...wow.
Hurts Me Too
Aug. 24, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Love Pig's organ, and of course, his wonderful soulful singing. Jerry's on point too.
Take A Step Back
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Probably my favorite non-song the Dead ever did. Funky as hell!
Cumberland Blues
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Holy SMOKES, this one is hot! A big highlight of this show.
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