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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

I'm uncle sam, how do you do? Off and running tonight at Winterland, the premiere of US Blues.
5
Space
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Whopping late '77 version of this, the Dead intuitively coasting the waves of the atmosphere's collective imagination.
3
Around and Around
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

You know the guys are feelin' hot when they play this and here's a slow, down 'n' dirty groovy Winter 73 read of it
1
Pretty Peggy O
March 31, 1989
Greensboro Coliseum

Straight-ahead gorgeous fun, clear, youthfully energizing and endearing version of this
1
Sugaree
March 31, 1989
Greensboro Coliseum

Feel good version with tasty brent

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

magnifiicent. stirling. heater. top notch. first rate.
Bertha
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

crystalline and refined... A revelation among many 77 berthas... Phil is thumpin', Keith is soaring... the devils, need i say more.... This needs votes! Same with the Looks like rain!!!
The Music Never Stopped
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Somebody order a Phil-lovers special pizza?? Listen to those double stops during the softer sections too... Really nice stuff from everyone on this
Pretty Peggy O
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

glorious
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

never heard a subpar version of this... This is no exception, check the date, children. Garcia's tone is just huge, no recording could ever do it justice. Those in attendance probably couldn't find their faces for weeks.....