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March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

The final sound waves, before bidding goodnight to one of the best 4-night runs in Dead history!

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Althea
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

I just can't hear Brent, nor can I make out Bill's drums from Mickey's. That's the problem I have with AUD recordings. The SBD is stellar but a close 2nd to Nassau '80 I believe.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

These versions from 1977 are straight up DULL compared to the 80's and early 90's versions... and this is coming from a '68-'72 loyalist. I feel like a lot of votes go towards official releases on this site.
Cosmic Charlie
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

This is hands down the best sounding Dead concert from the 60's and more folks need to know it.
Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Pig on organ makes this one the keeper.
Box of Rain
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

While great musically, particularly Jerry and Brent, and a fantastic Phil lead vocal, the harmonies in the final chorus bring it down a notch somewhat. Still fantastic. Maybe the only Dead song ever where nothing compares to the studio version.
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