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Around and Around
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

Shocked that this hasn't been listed! Great energy with some decimating lines from Jerry and Bobby is screaming his big ol heart out. Great version.
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Drums -> Space
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Jerry and Bobby create a beautiful space before TOO. A conversation in strings. Billy and Mickey create primal, carnivorous music. Hunting music.
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Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

What a crown jewel Pretty Peggy O can be. A truly tender version that washes away all my worries. These 74 versions are quite special.
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Me and My Uncle
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

The Dead take the Parisians through a cowboys surrealist day dream. Check out how both Keith and Jerry are utterly locked into the music.
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El Paso
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Blossoms and blooms like a shining red rose. I really love the energy for this show.
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Comments

Sugaree
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

The gold standard. Jerry weaves beautiful webs of sound and harmony all throughout this song. 5/22/77 continues to be my favorite show of 77.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

A tranquil and beautiful version. Like watching the sunset into dusk into a long hot summer night where fireflies wander and the stars seem endless in sight and dance in perfect harmony with each other. Check out Keith near the end. Stunning 73 version.
Row Jimmy
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

I am not a huge Row Jimmy fan *collective gasp* yet this version is very captivating. So mellow and sends you gently downstream. Sung beautifully and the song takes over the band. Nice Keith fills as well.
Jack Straw
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

^1000% agree. I prefer this from the album version. You really cannot go wrong with either or, but I love this version for its urgency and gradient landscapes this version is able to portray. What a special night.
Ramble On Rose
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Acid drenched in the best way
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