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Truckin'
March 28, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

Powerful Truckin' opener. Start to another one of those slinky 85 combos -- Truckin'>SS>High Time
5
Alabama Getaway
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

I used to love 'bama openers. I think the Dead may have liked Maine just a bit.
17
The Weight
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

Awesome way to end a Jam of a day for sure.
41
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

My 2nd favorite ever. Beautiful vocals.
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Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Wow. This is not a fan favorite category. Anyway best Knockin' ever.
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The Music Never Stopped
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

The Dead were rested and playing well. This version is outstanding as is this whome show.
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

Excellent. Lows are low highs high, drummers are distinct everyone is on.
Dark Star
Feb. 11, 1970
Fillmore East

Dead Allman Bros. SMILE.
Dark Star
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Phil-dominated exploratory mammoth Star. It's excellent.
Dark Star
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

Is this THE Dark Star? Yes it might still be, but I think Veneta retains the edge because it is just SO intense!
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