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Dancin' in the Streets
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Funky all over the place, excellent transition to Wharf Rat and then back again
56
Estimated Prophet
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I know, I know you can't pick Ithica for everything, but this is one of the best versions ever.
8
Estimated Prophet
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Heady - Spacey - Healy-ized version. That goes for the whole 2nd.
24
Friend of the Devil
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Slow, smooth excellent vocals and great solos by Jer, Brent and Bobby
11
Uncle John's Band
Feb. 11, 1970
Fillmore East

Beautiful version

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Long bridge into Rider and not a lose their way one but a strong run to Rider.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

After an incredible opening jam the Dead pull off a very nearly flawless rendition.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

The bridge to Rider is beautiful in any era. The band was feeling it in Alpine.
Playin' In The Band
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

One of my favorite shows ever. Ned Lagin performs and adds some weirdness which may have helped to send the Dead into the nether regions and beyond here.
Playin' In The Band
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

Love the jam here. I always needed the closure of a reprise.