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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!
1
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.
2
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.
3
El Paso
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

A sweet and mellow version with some lovely Jerry fills throughout. Marty Robbins would be proud.
3
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

El Paso
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Amazing piano work by Keith - a stellar version of this tune.
Comes A Time
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

A PERFECT early version, and a cornerstone of the new St. Louis box.
The Other One
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

A FEROCIOUS version - this should have WAY more votes.
The Same Thing
June 11, 1993
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Vince's organ is really what makes this one for me. Great playing by him!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 27, 1990
The Zenith

INCREDIBLE! This one is the cream of the crop and easily the best late-era version.
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