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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

The Other One
Oct. 22, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Powerful. Keith’s abilities are put on full display and are even put through the test through this heralding adventure. A stunning early version with a great Cryptical no less. The blueprint for later 72 versions and beyond, I love how egoless Jerry’s playing is here, Keith is the player Jerry really needed to explore further into the deep dark and highest of lights in music. This is a fine example of how Keith opened Jerry up. Lovely version. Also Phil is just murdering the bass in this version. ALSO THAT TRANSITION INTO DEAL? Real deal dead here ladies and gentleman. Make sure to pick your brain up off the floor after this.
Morning Dew
Jan. 3, 1970
Fillmore East

Dew openers are a portal into something deep. This is no exception. Super psychedelic with a beautiful marching drum sound all throughout. Sets the tone for the entire show. Pure Armageddon fire and brimstone primal jamming. Deserves way more love.
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Go listen, like now.
Dancin' in the Streets
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I remember going on a trip to Dallas and as I was getting picked up, this was the first song I heard in the car. Afterwards they fired up Dark Star>El Paso 8/27/72. To this day, this Dancin’ has a special place in my heart because it was one of those jams that opened up my eyes to what the Dead could really do. Happy anniversary Cornell
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Perfect. One of my favorites that's right up there with 4/24/72 for when I'm craving a MAMU sandwich.
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