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Submissions

7
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.
4
Let It Grow
Oct. 26, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

What this one lacks in deep exploration, it more than makes up for in exceptionally tight playing and strong vocals. A top-shelf performance from all.
2
Mama Tried
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Tight version with a spirited solo from Jerry.
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Comments

Mister Charlie
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

It's a nice version, but the one from the next night blows it out of the water.
Sugaree
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Jerry plays the characters with more passion than usual. What this one lacks in jamming it makes up for in spirit.
Morning Dew
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

This is the earliest live version I've heard that fully capitalizes on the song's epic qualities. Monumental version..
The Other One
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Love the jam out of MAMU. Interesting ideas that would later appear in WRS + a sustained DDNHM motif make for a compelling, sinister jam back into the Other One. Great version.
Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 24, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Not upvote worthy, but it is interesting to hear. This version has more of a garage band spirit than any other version I've ever heard.
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