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Cold Rain and Snow
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Kicks off arguably the best show of '72. Tight, fun, and rockin'. Great show opener.
3
Greatest Story Ever Told
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

If this were any week in Dead history other than before Veneta, it would already have 20 votes. Give it a listen. The whole show rocks.
2
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Keith's versatility from swooshing psychedelic soarer to a honky-tonk barrelhouse master is on full display.
5
Jack Straw
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Pretty much note for note perfect, like this whole show.
4
Sugaree
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Sweet rocker from this magical week of Dead perfection. Sleek and clean, this is a beaut of a version.

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Cumberland Blues
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Uptempo version highlighting '74 Rock Goddom, while nailing that jug-band vibe, like only the Dead knew how: Shitkickin'ly upcountry bluegrass mountain music rockin' and rollin' the Wall of Sound.
Greatest Story Ever Told
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Really nice description! It's loose and fun and rocking. Really cool to hear Bobby crack up at (presumably) some of the insane noises coming out of Jerry's guitar, too.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Top notch tight harmonies on Rider and a sweet up-tempo. Deserves its fame. (Years later) I'm revisiting this, and undoubtedly it stands head-and-shoulders above so many others. Just exactly perfect.
Mind Left Body Jam
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

This is an incredible jam, no doubt, and it goes into a brilliant US Blues jam. That said, for MLB melodicism and sweetness, I still would choose to listen to 02.12.73 first.
To Lay Me Down
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Sublime and powerful. Moves along steadily and smoothly with perfect harmonies from Donna.