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Big River
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Like the breaking of a dam, this just flows at a truly ferocious pace. Jerry is relentless in his playing, the second solo will knock your socks off.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Any '74 version of this tune is a treat. Incredibly lovely with great Keith lines. Billy sways.
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Jack Straw
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Definitive for its time. The soundcheck gave us a preview, here's the full thing. Solid version.
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Mexicali Blues
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Just a damn near perfect performance. Shocked not to see this one submitted. One of MANY highlights from this show.
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The Eleven
June 21, 1969
Fillmore East

Stupidly heavy, shades of early heavy metal on this one. Incredible controlled chaos that explores so much. A very tight version.
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Comments

Me and My Uncle
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

^Great review that perfectly encapsulates the feel of this song. This is one of many reasons why this in the upper echelon of personal favorite Dead shows for me. The cowboy tunes and the new American standards are played to damn near utter perfection. I am a jam head but I always love it when the song itself is played to it’s fullest potential. Love love love this show
Dark Star
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

The Charlie Miller source is genuinely so good. A crystalline sound and so coherent for 68. This is one of the very best and a soaring psychedelic mind melt. I’m high just listening to them. One of the first I ever heard and to this day remains a staple among my Dead listening sessions. Pure Dead.
Dancin' in the Streets
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

MORE COWBELL.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Short and sweet and a great transition signaled by the Rhythm Devils where they do this really cool funky disco jam before going into Dancin’. Jerry’s playing is so beautiful on this. Nice hidden gem.
Playin' In The Band
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Been diving into this show a lot. This is an underrated highlight from this particular night. Jerry paints with a more diverse palette, adding more layers and density to this piece anti matter chamber music. Beautiful interplay with each member giving direction and life to this song, which I like to think of as another stage in it's evolution. Phil does some amazing riffing as well that adds so much character to this one. Amazing version and a portal into the future of what's to come for this song.
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