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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.
4
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

Wharf Rat
Oct. 24, 1979
Springfield Civic Center Arena

checks the boxes, soulful passionate delivery, screaming solo, bombs away.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 16, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

goes the distance for sure. Swirling with cosmic mystery
Candyman
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

what a show and month! This version is surging and humming with heartbreaking lonely energy
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
June 7, 1991
Deer Creek Music Center

Bruce dominates this one, high-spirited, inspired version!
Cassidy
Nov. 10, 1985
Meadowlands Arena

not to be missed, razor sharp and glistening with the woes of prior generations crystallizing into forgiveness and violet rays of hope!