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Candyman
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

Brent is a huge factor on this stellar version, particularly near the end. Love this one, and shocked it's not listed already!
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Big Railroad Blues
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

The whole rhythm section is locked in here. Billy and Keith sound particularly good. A good precursor to the rip-roarin' ones from the following year.
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I Need A Miracle
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

A fun one from the Dead's final show in my home state of Maine. The crowd's loving it. Great show all around.
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El Paso
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

A sweet and mellow version with some lovely Jerry fills throughout. Marty Robbins would be proud.
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Mexicali Blues
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Tight, high-energy, and a blast of a rollicking-good-time cowboy tune. Just exactly what Mexicali Blues should be.
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Nov. 8, 1969
Fillmore West

Tom Constanten is a HUGE factor in this excellent version.
They Love Each Other
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Keith and Jerry go NUTS. Best-ever, in my book.
New Minglewood Blues
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Brent blowing minds with his solo. An awesome version from an awesome show.
Cumberland Blues
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

This one is AMAZING - off the rails in its energy level. The band explodes in the kind of fury that makes tracks like this special.
Deal
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

The best ever, in my opinion. It absolutely scorches. Jerry's soloing is manic, but don't count out Brent's keys - they're just as responsible for how epic this one is.
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