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find the best versions of grateful dead songs

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Space
Oct. 9, 1980
Warfield Theater

One of the craziest, spaciest, and wacky versions you’ll ever hear
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Feelin' Groovy Jam
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

The final version from an epic China>Rider. Doesn’t get any better
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Positively 4th Street
July 10, 1973
The Keystone

One of the best versions of this song that Jerry did. There seems to be 2 guitar players on this track. Anyone have any info on that?
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She Belongs To Me
Oct. 16, 1985
The Catalyst

Kevin Tobin just put out a nice video of this Garcia/Kahn show with great audio. I didn’t know they played this one as a duo. Great version!
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Little Red Rooster
April 15, 1983
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Surprised this version isn’t on here. Bobby’s vocals and playing are great, and Brent’s verse and solo really make this a top tier version
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Cryptical Envelopment
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Even though the 60s/70s versions are better, this one is great. 85 has the goods
Let It Grow
Feb. 14, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Center

This version is spectacular. Everyone is firing on all cylinders. Great version, especially for 86
The Wheel
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

From a magical Playin’>Wheel>Playin’. The opener on this version is magical. The whole tune is very nice, especially the jam after that goes back into Playin’. The vocals are also really nice. I love the version from the night before(my favorite show), but this one is better based off the opening and the jam
Dancin' in the Streets
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

This show has my favorite opener! This Dancin’ is great; probably one of the best 80s versions. Hope this show gets an official release someday, along with the other 2 from this run
Dark Star
July 13, 1984
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

This Dark Star is a favorite for me. It’s from the Brent Era, and they hadn’t played it in a few years(1981), it still rocks hard. It’s nicely played, and Jerry’s vocals aren’t terrible(his vocals on 7/15 are way better. Listen to Bird Song). Really nice version from a standout year in the 80s
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