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Terrapin Station
Feb. 14, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Center

Jerry screws up the lyrics on Lady With a Fan, but overall this is a pretty good version. The outro jam is pretty unique also.
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Catfish John
March 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

From GarciaLive 1. Very funky with very good vocals from Jerry. Give it a listen!
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Mama Tried
Feb. 14, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Center

Not a very special version, but has some good vocals. Not too rushed either.
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Big River
Feb. 14, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Center

It was very rare for the Dead to play a slow River in the 80s, but this is almost ‘74 speed! Love it!
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Day Job
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Great version of Day Job coming out of the quintessential Hell in a Bucket. This song has an early Beatles vibe that I really dig.
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Passenger
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

I don’t really hear the train wreck in this one. They may have gotten a little lost vocally, but I think the solos more than make up for that. I love Jerry’s aggressive slide on this song, which we never really see. I’d say that 4/19 is more of a “trainwreck,” with Jerry getting a little too lost in his solo, and misses the cue to go back into the verse, but they fix it up pretty well. And yes, this show is gold
Let It Grow
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

This is a great LiG. It starts off alright, but Jerry really kicks it into gear at 3:20, when he just goes off for the solo. Bobby and Donna’s vocals are nice, and to top it all off, it’s a long one(14 mins). Overall, very nice version. DaP 37 sounds great!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Just got my Dave’s today, and this Half-Step is a ripper. Jerry’s vocals are great, and the solos are some of the best I’ve heard. Great version!
Row Jimmy
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

This one beats the Cornell one by a small margin. I prefer the solos on this one, especially the first. Jerry plays with that slide very carefully and sparingly, which provides for a great effect. I’ve always loved when Jerry plays w/ a slide(WRS, Row Jimmy, Passenger, Little Red Rooster, etc.). From Dicks Picks 29(the best one imho). Just got it on CD today!
Brown Eyed Women
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

The groove on this one is interesting, but after a minute or so, you’ll get used to it. The vocals and solos on this one are good. Haven’t got my Dave’s yet, but from what I’ve listened to from the show(BEW and Dew), it’s gonna be a good one.
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