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MrMystery

Dead on arrival

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2
Cassidy
Oct. 20, 1978
Winterland Arena

Sneaky version with great playing by Keith and Jerry. Love what Jerry plays at the end of the jam.
2
El Paso
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

I know they should have played Dark Star in Egypt. But this is a fantastic EP. Dynamic, dramatic, Jerry on fire.
1
Sugaree
Aug. 30, 1978
Red Rocks Ampitheatre

Huge, 18-minute version with great dynamics, deep vocals. Bobby's slide playing and interplay with Jerry are great.
2
Space
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Disturbing, coherent space featuring Phil and Donna vocals, leading beautifully into Terrapin
5
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Great jam. Jerry and Phil lead the way with Jerry finding some amazing spaces.

Comments

Jack Straw
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

I recommend this mix for Phil: https://archive.org/details/gd79-04-22.sbd.bennett.12001.sbeok.shnf/gd79-04-22d3t04.shn
Jack Straw
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Phil and Jerry are really feeling it on Brent's first tune. You know it's going to be alright when you hear the first note Phil plays.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Feb. 17, 1979
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Leave it to the Dead to play one of the best ever versions of a tune after not playing it for years and before playing it about 10,000 more times.
Morning Dew
Nov. 1, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

This coda made me lose control of the car. And I wasn't even driving. Needs votes.
The Other One
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Best Other One of this era. Phil is out of his mind. Listen to him in the intro.