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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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Comments

Althea
Oct. 1, 1994
Boston Garden

My all-time favorite version. Emotional, sexy, and rewarding. Everyone's playing their hearts out, especially Jerry and Vince trading licks all throughout.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

Such a full, rewarding, and life-affirming version. Not necessarily my favorite, but probably the one I've listened to the most. It puts me in a good mood every time I hear it...
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Jan. 26, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Tom Constanten is all over this version and came out to PLAY this show. Love it.
Mexicali Blues
June 20, 1991
Pine Knob Music Theatre

LOVE the instrumental work in this version. Perhaps my favorite version ever.
Stagger Lee
Nov. 5, 1979
The Spectrum

This one's a scorcher. Jerry's soloing is particularly great.
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