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Johnny B. Goode
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Love versions of this track from 72 and 73, and this one's no exception. Keith's piano is great, Jerry's playing with gusto, everyone's locked in.
3
Looks Like Rain
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Keith's gentle keys add SO much to this version - a very emotive rendition, just as it should be
2
Deal
May 20, 1973
U.C.

A big showcase for Jerry's vocals - he's nice and aggressive here. Keith and Billy sound great as well backing him.
2
Jack Straw
May 13, 1973
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Hot, high-energy, uptempo version with some excellent drumming by Billy.
3
Sugaree
May 13, 1973
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Plenty of emotion in this one. Jerry's vocal performance, particularly at the end, is awesome.
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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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