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Tennessee Jed
July 13, 1989
RFK Stadium

Not normally a big fan of this song, but Bruce Hornsby on accordion adds a lot of welcome texture to the mix
2
Big Boss Man
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

Pig's harmonica playing and singing is great, and the rest of the band sounds just as good.
5
Queen Jane Approximately
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

Brent is all over this one, and makes it a standout from a very good show.
1
Mama Tried
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Keith is going nuts and the drummers have a swing in their shoes. FANTASTIC version that needs some love.
3
Row Jimmy
May 7, 1980
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Absolutely flabbergasted this isn't on here. An incredible version from Barton Hall. Brings tears to my eyes.

Comments

He's Gone
Aug. 23, 1980
Alpine Valley Music Theater

Excellent and unique jam. I always liked it when they occasionally did an out-there jam BEFORE Drums/Space, as it leads into the pairing really well.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Aug. 23, 1980
Alpine Valley Music Theater

A very passionate reading of the two. Everyone's locked in and giving this pairing the electricity it needs.
Hard to Handle
April 5, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

St. Stephen
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Of all the unique, one-off jams in any Grateful Dead song from any show in the band's history, the melodic one here is my all-time favorite. Comes out of nowhere, is pure bliss for one single minute, and then vanishes as suddenly as it appeared. Absolutely brilliant version of St. Stephen from an A+ show.
The Music Never Stopped
April 10, 1978
Fox Theatre

Odd one for sure. Kind of a train wreck besides the hot jam in the middle. Donna cracking up while it all falls apart puts a smile on my face, though.
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