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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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El Paso
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

I know some don’t like a Dark Star>El Paso, but I love them. It was only something the Dead could do. This version is great; helped me relieve myself from the DS the scared the hell out of me. Don’t listen to a scary Dark Star at 3:00 in the morning, unless you’re REAL brave
Sugaree
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

This one is really good. The solos are like butter. Very clean.
Morning Dew
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Since this show has been announced for a Dave’s this year, I’ve decided to hold off on listening to the show until it arrives. One exception has been made, the Dew. This one is truly gorgeous. It’s long, well played, and the vocals are on point. Can’t wait to hear the rest of the show. I also have a feeling they’ll throw in some of 4/12/78 as bonus material.
Jack Straw
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Listening to this show again, and I’m pretty sure someone yells “Dark Star!” before the song starts. Great version
Let It Grow
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Love hearing the audience shouting out songs at the end. I Know You Rider! Mountains of the Moon! Wharf Rat! Dark Star!
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