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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

Weather Report Suite
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Just switched over to the matrix, and yeah, I really like the feeling of it. It's a hot night in Boston. Anyway, flaming hot full WRS. The chops!!! This version just takes off, so underrated!!!! Let it flow, wide and clear!!!!!!!!!!!!! XXXXDDDD
Deal
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

You might be right. Nonetheless, a classic slow Deal. Like so many of our favorite creators and artists, the Dead have several evolutionary phases each with their own unique things to love.
Big River
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Average big river. Still some Keith gun slingin' though.
He's Gone
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

I mean come on, with 125 votes for this jack straw, you'd think people would check out the rest of this prime 70's dead set. This he's gone is just insanity!
Row Jimmy
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

12?!?!? Holy shit. Amazing row jimmy. Keith, keith and more keith!! It's so tight. Phil, phil, phil, phil, phil. This gig is absolutely incredible, can't wait to dive into more meat from it. Lydos - that's our phil!!! He handled high harmonies until donna came around.... Let him sing!!!!!!!!!!!!!