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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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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Phil's doing some really creative stuff with this one. Odd and offbeat, but REALLY cool.
Black Muddy River
April 2, 1990
The Omni

Bobby's guitar sounds excellent complementing Jerry's solo. I really think it's the reason why this one is so powerful, and it's a reminder of the chemistry they both had.
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

Gorgeous one. Jerry sounds amazing. A great encore and a fitting end to a good show.
Jack Straw
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Perfect in every way. This one is a fireball of energy, and easily my favorite. It's not even close.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

A little ramshackle, but VERY creative and has tons of goodness in the transition jam and Fire.
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