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Cryptical Envelopment
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

The Cryptical Reprise is a beast, this whole show could be nominated, Dick’s Picks Vol. 8, listen again and vote.
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Cryptical Envelopment
June 24, 1985
River Bend Music Center

Great Show, 2nd “Cryptical Envelopment” in 13-years, Jerry’s voice is not in the best shape, but well worth a listen.
9
Cryptical Envelopment
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

The ‘Bust Out” version from the Greek, still remember someone throwing a huge basket full of rose pedals in the air when Jerry hit the first notes.
4
Hey Jude Finale
July 12, 1990
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium

Sadly, I must also nominate the last one played, from what was the best “Stadium” show I saw. RIP Brent.
4
Hey Jude Finale
April 1, 1990
The Omni

Another great version from Spring ’90, got to love the MIDI tone of Garcia’s guitar.

Comments

Truckin'
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Started the second set about mid-way from the SB to the stage, by the time the set ended with Truckin, I was not more that 4 or 5 people back. After the astonishing Wharf Rat, (I need to vote for that one as well), the quick Stephens reprise and then Billy stands up and yells “Truckin’” The bounce to the lyrical part is infectious, Phil front and center singing away. The concluding jam is just outstanding. After the first peak, when they fall in to the give and take blues rift, Jerry pushing his effects pedals and wham, major distortion, this is a pure moment that I’ll never forget. Listen to again, LOUD!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

This version needs to be ranked higher, on par with the other great versions from the Spring '77 tour, give it a listen and see / hear for yourself
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Sept. 6, 1983
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Love this version, best of '83
Casey Jones
Dec. 2, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Fall ’71 is indeed a special era. Keith added presence boosted Jerry, just as Brent did in ’79. Keith is all over this Casey Jones and I again how a lapse, (stopping too soon), they restarting with a sick solo is what makes the Dead the Dead. Great version, top 10.
Casey Jones
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

The third Casey Jones since ’74 is the most balls out rock and roll there is, Best Version yes, Best encore maybe. This version should have way more votes, “If you play it, they will come”