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Sugaree
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Surprised it's not here yet...Jerry's solos are succinct but lively and emphatic. Solid 74 version
2
Drums
Dec. 17, 1978
Fox Theatre

Billy & Mickey really turn up the speed and intensity in the second half, getting locked the fuck in
3
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Dec. 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Coming out of "The Main Ten" (which became the Playin' reprise segue), this is a long, slow, emotional and beautiful Baby Blue. A wrinkle in time.
2
Sugar Magnolia
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

A nice later-days Sugar Mag, less of a Jerry shredfest than 70s versions, but beautiful power in the ensemble
2
Sugar Magnolia
Jan. 15, 1978
Selland Arena

While not as firey hot as other Sugar Mags, this one has a more confident gentle beauty to it.
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Dancin' in the Streets
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Methinks I found an underrated Dancin'...love the exploration here
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
Sept. 10, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Easily best GD version I've heard
Not Fade Away
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

This NFA is unique in being less intense and rock driven and more loose & bouncy
Jack Straw
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Best segue into JS ever heard...and a very rare late 2nd set placement
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Not the biggest 1/2 step fan but good lord I forgot how majestic Jerry gets here
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