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Tennessee Jed
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada
In full command of the Wall’s sonic clarity, Jerry executes on some softer, more intricate lead parts. Lovely version.
3
Little Red Rooster
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena
The Brent-driven portion of the jam is downright smoldering. The rest of the band can't resist getting in on the action.
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Dancin' in the Streets
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway
A lost masterpiece, now restored on the new Dave's Picks! The once-missing jam is a face-stealer.
3
Not Fade Away
Dec. 17, 1992
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
A searing hot jam with lots of Phil and aggressive work from Weir. Underrated.
4
Hurts Me Too
Aug. 24, 1971
Auditorium Theatre
An uncommonly spirited organ solo from Pigpen augmented by searing leads from Jerry make this one stand out.
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St. Stephen
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater
The William Tell portion and the jam that follows are extremely well done. Top-shelf version.
Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater
This one works up quite a head of steam. The jam here replaces the typical spaciness with a heaviness you'd associate more with The Other One or St. Stephen. These Thelma shows have a "thick" sound I've not heard elsewhere, and this Dark Star epitomizes it quite well.
Me and My Uncle
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana
There is so much to love about this version. Bob's vocal choices highlight the narrator's edge and desperation, which Jerry also ably embodies through his leads. Keith is just on fire. The crowd was clearly loving it in the moment, too. Top-shelf MAMU
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada
China Cat has some interesting Jerry leads, but the band doesn't really hit full power until Rider, which is a really phenomenal version. I'd upvote Rider, but not China Cat.
Dancin' in the Streets
May 4, 1977
The Palladium
This one deserves to be in the top 10.
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It Must Have Been The Roses, University of Nevada, May 12, 1974
Beat it on Down The Line, Avalon Ballroom, April 6, 1969
Beat it on Down The Line, Avalon Ballroom, April 6, 1969
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