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Sugaree
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

The band is tight and Jerry doesn't miss a beat. Seems like he's surfing with his guitar lines.
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Jack Straw
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

"We used to play for silver, now we play for Clive . . ."
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 2, 1981
Assembly Hall

I think Jerry's working ideas out in new places in the fretboard during the "China" solo, and Brent is contributing some interesting colors.
6
Tennessee Jed
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Nice slow shuffle, and Jerry's playing is quite melodic. But he brings the heat at the end (with some help from Keith).
3
He's Gone
May 22, 1982
Greek Theatre - University of California

Some nice playing from Jerry in the solos and transition.
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Comments

Me and My Uncle
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

When the cowboy songs are this hot, you know you have a great show on your hands.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

I prefer this version to the Mosque reading, and think this one should be higher, but also am thrilled that two concerts from my favorite year open with stellar readings of this great song.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Concur with all of the above. Essential listening if you want to hear (and if you believe in) the idea that the band's style progressed—much of what comes later is bubbling over in this psychedelic cauldron. I also want to echo the context remark, and add that this version is better understood in the context of the massive second set (with its famous Dark Star) and best understood in the context of the full show: acoustic Dead, NRPS, electric Dead. Unreal concert, and the magic captured on the AUD tape elevates this version from noteworthy to transcendental.
Don't Ease Me In
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

This has been a go-to show for me for a while now, and I've just started checking out the acoustic first set. Wished I'd started sooner. Don't make that same mistake! The whole show is worth a spin.
The Other One
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Oops, voted accidentally. Meant to comment–is this the right date?
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