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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.
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

Empty Pages
Aug. 24, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Aside from it being a tad bit similar to Death Don't Have No Mercy, I cannot fathom why this got dropped after so few plays. This is a fantastic Pig original!
Big River
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

I love Jerry's muted picking behind Brent's organ solo. Makes me wish that just once, the boys had gotten to perform this with Cash himself.
Around and Around
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This version utterly defies the notion that this track is filler on a setlist. You may know what to expect, but the band interplay on this version is tight, inspired, and filled with clever ideas. A well-earned victory lap in a first set for the ages.
Stella Blue
July 26, 1987
Anaheim Stadium

The shred on this one is unparalleled. A brilliant example of the way nearly every Grateful Dead song can surprise you at some point.
Mexicali Blues
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

Jerry and Phil crush this one.
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