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Deep Elem Blues
April 13, 1982
Letterman

Sweet version with just Bob and Jerry for the David Letterman Show. Funny interviews + a Monkey & the Engineer. On YouTube. Jer outsmarts David L.
3
Playin' In The Band
April 5, 1971
Manhattan Center

'71 Playin's are a special kind of love: nothing like what it became, a clang machine 10/4 poppin' country yodel. This one knocks my socks off.
4
Weather Report Suite
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

The Prelude only, but really it's a thematic and 2nd meltdown to the mind-blowing Dark Star. Under certain circumstances this one could be dangerous.
12
Nobody's Fault But Mine
July 29, 1974
Capitol Center

A seamless sweet groove - into a very cool TOO. This show doesn't get enough love - all Summer '74 is hot, but this is a real corker.
10
Deal
July 29, 1974
Capitol Center

Some of the best boogie-woogie cowboy barroom stride piano from Keith here.

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

This is why I listen to the Dead.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Check out the C.Miller mix for great rocking balls-out Winter '73 Dead. Perfect mix with every instrument clear and balanced.
They Love Each Other
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Stealth show with pristine versions throughout a perfect 1st set - and then the 2nd set just takes off.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Listening to this one a lot this week, and I agree with ferretstew. The band is just so tight and together. The energy builds and builds, and this version stands out for its coherence and the arc of its composition. I also love 02 Dec., which gets much weirder, but this one shows off their virtuosity.
To Lay Me Down
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Never have I dug this song so much as this version. Sweet but strong.