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Dark Star
June 14, 1991
RFK Stadium

My first one. Missed the bustouts at Hampton '89 and RFK '90, but this one was huge...actually, the whole show was pretty colossal!
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Death Don't Have No Mercy
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

Jerry just nails this version to the wall coming out of a sick Eleven Jam. This one is special.
3
Alligator
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

Okay, the Alligator's kinda short, but I nominate the entire Alligator>Drums>Eleven Jam because it hasn't been talked about on here. Smokin'.
2
Dancin' in the Streets
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

"C'mon everybody get in a big long line and dance around now!" Absolutely primal Dead
4
Morning Dew
Sept. 3, 1988
Capital Centre

Towering Dew. Jerry just emotes all over the place! The Ripple gets all the love from this night, but the Dew is the climax and the real highlight.

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King Bee
April 17, 1971
Dillon Gym

Headiest King Bee! Pig was on his SHIT this night!
Bertha
July 15, 1988
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

My absolute favorite latter-day version. All the pops are where they should be...tight!
Tennessee Jed
July 10, 1989
Giants Stadium

Another titanic Jed from summer '89...It had just started to POUR, so Jerry sings "bound to wind up WET!" Monster stadium-sized solo, too!
Althea
Sept. 2, 1988
Capital Centre

My first show! What a treat...didn't know how good we had it back then. Althea was really elusive for me after this for some reason. One of the best Dead songs ever.
Desolation Row
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Yeah, I know this one is from the 19th, but I'ma vote for it in both places because I was there and it ROCKED!
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