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New Speedway Boogie
Dec. 26, 1969
McFarlin Auditorium, SMU

Despite the cut at the beginning and a few lyrical flubs, this is still a passionate early one, with the recent disaster of Altamont haunting it.
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Turn On Your Love Light
Dec. 26, 1969
McFarlin Auditorium, SMU

Fantastic one! The band sounds like they're about to combust while Pig gets the audience amped up. Great on every level.
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Casey Jones
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

A super friendly and uptempo version. Love the organ on this one - so soulful and fun.
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Deal
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

Tons of fun - everyone's getting involved, including Keith with some nice flourishes. Jerry's solo is tight and the ending is superb.
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Mama Tried
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

I've always loved this song, particularly when it's uptempo and full like this version. The fire continues onto Mexicali Blues.
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

This might be the happiest I've ever been listening to a Scarlet > Fire. Fresh off Dave's Picks 35, this makes the entire album worth it. So joyful and stuffed with positive vibes, particularly during Jerry's soloing.
Good Lovin'
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

If I'm not mistaken, I hear a little bit of the intro to "Here Comes Sunshine" here, particularly in the first section of the outro jam. It's very cool and a nice transition into Samson.
It Must Have Been The Roses
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

I'm not usually a fan of the Dead's '75 shows, but this one is an all-time best and the highlight of this show.
Passenger
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

My favorite Brent version - and maybe my favorite ever!
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