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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

Franklin's Tower
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Must-listen speedy franklin, unstoppable train car shinin' in the night, barrelin' down the way.
Deal
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Root-tootin' jet-plane Deal!!!!!! Chef's kiss version, cherry sundae melt-yer-face at the end.
Let It Grow
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Mystically scorching stand-alone LIG, everyone zeroed in on a prophetic vision. lyrically It's a tale of nature under systems that won't work, and takes on increasing weight
The Wheel
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Slightly levitating above the ground one of my fav dead tunes cushion soft and it's absolutely perfect. eyes>wheel >wharf is a marvelous stretch
Althea
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Grungy, brooding track!! a highlight for sure!!