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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 2, 1985
Zoo Amphitheater

This one gets waaaaay out there with Jerry leading the charge. Don't think of '85 as an epic year, but this one's worth the 14 minutes!
8
They Love Each Other
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Fast, bouncy TLEO -- absolutely nailed.
6
Wharf Rat
May 8, 1984
Silva Hall at the Hult Center

Can't believe this one's not up yet -- Terrapin > Drums > Space > Other One puddles into a beautiful Wharf Rat.
12
Brokedown Palace
May 8, 1984
Silva Hall at the Hult Center

This is the one devoted to Ken Kesey (in attendance) after the death of his son -- the most heartfelt you'll ever hear.
4
Drums -> Space
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

Picking up right where the previous night left off...

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

The fact that this SICK version doesn't even crack most people's top 10 Scarlet > Fire pairings for 1977 says a lot more about 1977 than it does about the relative strength of this one. Another absolute beauty!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

+1. So clean -- listen for the JOLT that takes them by storm at 4:52 to lead them up up and away! Go Jerry Go!
Franklin's Tower
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Love the China Cat teases from Keith before the 4 minute mark, and Jerry's extra melodic mustard throughout!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Aug. 19, 1980
Uptown Theatre

This is my favorite version of the tune ever -- not because it's the best, but because this was literally the first song the Dead played "on the day that I was born", 8/19/80!
Deep Elem Blues
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Digging on this one right now -- super slinky!
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