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Jack Straw
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Tight, well-sung and really buzzing with energy. Keith has some great flourishes.
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Mexicali Blues
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Hilarious intro as Bob and Jerry come in out of time with Phil. Hot one once they get going -- especially Billy, who's really 'on' at this show...
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Big River
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Phil and Bill sound like a runaway box car in an Appalachian mine! Heady interplay during the solos.
2
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Cool chording from Bobby and a very restless Phil during the verses, then Billy and Keith fire off the jack hammer at the end of Jerry's lyrical solo.
1
Me and My Uncle
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

This one is pretty unique for a song that didn't change much night to night...
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Comments

Morning Dew
Feb. 28, 1969
Fillmore West

What a powerful opener. I used to find it too fast, but now I love it. Jerry's vocals are so emotive during the softer parts.
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

Bob's falsetto on "come one PLEAAAAAAASE" during the "shine on me" coda is awesome! Great version.
The Eleven
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

I'm guessing it was vinyl length restrictions that put the Eleven > Love Light from the 26th on Live/Dead instead of the 27th versions? Because the 27th versions sound far better to me.
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

This wasn't played on the 27th...
They Love Each Other
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

I prefer the fast versions, so I disagree with this being #1, but it is undoubtedly a great version and one of the best of the slow versions.
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