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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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Pretty Peggy O
June 26, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

The first post-hiatus version, and it’s oh so sweet
They Love Each Other
April 13, 1983
Patrick Gymnasium, U of Vermont

The jam on this rides the line between TLEO and something completely unique. This is my new favorite version by far
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

From the Feelin’ Groovy jam onward, this version is top tier for sure. The China Cat however feels very choppy and awkward. Still a good version though
He's Gone
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

This one is extra great, especially the outro jam. One of the best I’ve heard
Shakedown Street
April 15, 1983
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This version is really good. Brent’s keyboards are high in the mix(especially at the beginning), and the solos are magical
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