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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.
31
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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Comments

Friend of the Devil
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

No doubt, no doubt. FOTD in the 2nd set, what a beauty. This is the version that will sell you on the slowed down pace for this song.
Bird Song
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Soaring jam after soaring jam here. This show keeps me coming back.
Bertha
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Every note rips in this version.
Bertha
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Intro to the solo blazes. Superior.
Jack Straw
June 10, 1990
Cal Expo

Super-energized version with much Phil. Excellent 1 2 to start out.
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