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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.
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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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So Many Roads
Oct. 1, 1994
Boston Garden

Makes me cry like a baby every time I hear it. Chills down my spine - a flawless performance by Jerry, and as emotional and heartfelt as a Dead performance ever got. The cherry on top of the last truly incredible show.
Feel Like A Stranger
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

Best-ever, in my book. This one's got all the right kinds of drama and tension that the track should have. A great opener to a great show.
Cumberland Blues
Oct. 21, 1983
Worcester Centrum

Always liked Brent's keys on this version - he really carries it, and this track's one of the highlights of this show because of his playing.
New Minglewood Blues
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

My number two version! A furious version from one of their all-time great shows, and sets the tone for the whole night.
Dark Star
Oct. 26, 1989
Miami Arena

Beautiful, terrifying, and nothing short of nightmare fuel for those brave enough to give it a listen. I've never heard a scarier Dark Star in my life, but I love it nonetheless.
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