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Around and Around
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Fast and furious, with Keith killing it!
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Good Lovin'
Nov. 9, 1979
Memorial Auditorium

Excellent conclusion to a Wharf Rat > I Need a Miracle > Bertha > Good Lovin'. From Road Trips Vol. 1, No. 1. Finishes with an energetic flourish.

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The Wheel
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Really beautiful, which is a word that can be used to describe a lot of June 1976 stuff.
Dancin' in the Streets
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

For comparison, I'm blown away by Jerry's playing in the current #1 spot (5/8/77 of course). But this one feels more like a full band effort rather than just a showcase for Jerry. My ears may deceive me though, I will of course listen to both versions again.
St. Stephen
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Really great version. Jam runs from just before the 4:00 mark to about 10:30 on the official release. The drop back in at the end of jam is killer... I wasn't even sure they were going to come back the first time I heard it, and then I was grinning when they did! Highly recommended! Then it flows to Eyes and then Let It Grow... might as well listen to it all!
Ship of Fools
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Beautiful, beautiful stuff. '76 is a sound all its own.
Looks Like Rain
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

This version has an amazing peak, musically and vocally. Well worth a listen! Looks Like Rain grew on me over time... didn't like it at first, thought the vocals were cheesy (well, still do haha), but slowly I started to like it. Now I compare versions over the years to hear the differences. Being a Deadhead is a journey, I guess is what I'm getting at. I hope you're enjoying wherever you are on that journey.
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