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Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

I suppose everyone knows the one the night before, but this one is tighter & more overwhelming in that all-encompassing 7/4 mindmelt way.
10
The Music Never Stopped
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Airtight version with perfect orchestration. Especially sweet vocals with Donna Jean at her best. Never quite lifts off in the jam though.
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Dancin' in the Streets
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

How has this whole show been overlooked? I know '76 is generally undervalued, even by '70s fans, but c'mon, this is smokin' hot stuff.
2
Stella Blue
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Gorgeous vocals and a beautiful ensemble feel. This show is seriously underappreciated.
2
Let It Grow
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Fires off like a rocket. Souped up and accelerated. Is this the first LiG without the WRS to introduce it? It's a speed demon top notch version.
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Dark Star
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Covers so much. Great Dark Star.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Shows that the Dead could turn any song they wanted to into vast sonic explorations of their own musical cosmos. I don't say "favourite" or "best", because I can't define these terms), but damn though it's one sweet nice ride, this one.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Gets hotter and hotter for nearly 15 minutes of bliss.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Great China jam, perfect transition, blazing Rider. The boys were just brilliant this night.
Row Jimmy
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Emotional, mellow and sweet.
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