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Stagger Lee
June 18, 1995
Giants Stadium

The jam at the end goes on for a good long time, and Garcia really builds up the feeling. Pity the rest of the show - my last - was pretty bad.
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Truckin'
Oct. 9, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

Whereas most versions from this period depend on bombast, this is a fairly well-explored take. Classic sequence of Truckin>O1>Dew.
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Jack Straw
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

Awesome, eneretic version. The "big-7" ensemble really gets a chance to shine on this one. BH adds vocals.
9
Cumberland Blues
Oct. 21, 1983
Worcester Centrum

A nice long version: urgent as always, but there is a certain sense of relaxed pace to it.
5
One More Saturday Night
March 14, 1982
Recreation Hall - University of California

Great placement: first song of the set, since they'd forgotten to play it the night before.
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Dark Star
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Despite its short length it's not quite a "pro forma" version (a la BCT 84). Some nice moments, especially thanks to BW's nimble work. Also: Mydland's first outing on DS is intriguing to hear.
Dark Star
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

This - and the whole show - is a great example of the Dead as "acid rockers": whatever that means, and for better or for worse.
Dark Star
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Also, don't forget that great transition into Sittin, a tune they'd worked up with Keith and had brought back (briefly) into the repertoire.
He's Gone
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Incredible jam, this version really shows what the tune is capable of.
He's Gone
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Garcia's solo on this one out of the vocal breakdown is a brilliant moment. Bubbling over the top, absolute greatness.
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