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3
Mexicali Blues
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

High energy and uptempo coming out of Mama Tried. The whole band sounds great, and Brent and Bobby provide a great rhythm section.
2
The Wheel
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Great tempo and a nice friendly vibe coming out of Space. Some excellent playing by Phil. The energy continues onto Watchtower.
12
Deal
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

A fast-paced shred-fest of a Deal to close set 1. Jerry's solo can't be missed. So full of energy!
5
Deal
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

A Keith-heavy version with a tight groove and a full sound. Love these early versions!
3
Big Railroad Blues
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

This one's somehow not on here? The classic opener to Dick's Picks 35, and a MONSTER of a version.
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Comments

Hell in a Bucket
March 26, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

I've always loved Phil's bass on this one - he's nice and loud and keeping up with the fast tempo. Definitely the best version ever.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

As massive as the Fire ever got. This is a whole band effort, all the way through to the epic jam at the end. Truly an amazing version.
Good Lovin'
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

TheBusCame, you're definitely correct - there's shades of HCS all throughout this version! Pretty cool, considering they hadn't played said track in nearly three years.
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 22, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Love Jerry's MIDI solo here. Turns it into a HUGE version.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

Out of control! The Rider is about as fast as they ever played, and the transition jam is an old-school slice of Bobby riffs.
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