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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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Truckin'
March 28, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

This might be my favorite show opening sequence ever. The first chorus in this Truckin is the most reminiscent of the studio version imho, and the jam into Smokestack is wonderful. Great Smokestack w/ Matt Kelly on harmonica. It goes into a beautiful High Time. Jerry’s voice, though rugged, is just right.
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 2, 1983
Boise Pavilion - Boise State University

Love this LLR. Jerry rips it up in pieces at the end with some nice vocals from Bobby. It segues nicely into a great version of Deal
Wang Dang Doodle
Sept. 11, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Love this version. The extended jam ‘cause of issues with Bobby’s mic makes this version extra special.
Friend of the Devil
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

I definitely prefer the slower versions(especially with Brent), but this FOTD is the best of the faster arrangement imho. Bill’s drum groove kills!
Space
Sept. 2, 1983
Boise Pavilion - Boise State University

This is a great space from a great show.
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