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Bertha
April 17, 1971
Dillon Gym

How can this one not be on here? This is what early Bertha should sound like! Check out Billy K...
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Candyman
June 30, 1995
Three Rivers Stadium

The very last time the Candyman came around. Also the last time I saw Jer, and I was right up front for this one.
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Let It Grow
Sept. 16, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Huge 80's LIG @ MSG. Really nice work from Weir. I'm surprised this one isn't ranked yet. Listen on 30 Days of the Dead from 2013
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Ramble On Rose
Oct. 27, 1990
The Zenith

Szechuan Jerry...he's all sweet and hot on this one from the 30 Trips box. Spicy!
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Uncle John's Band
May 5, 1990
California State University Dominguez Hills

Extremely powerful version, especially for a west coast, afternoon show! Not perfect, but pretty underrated, and the last time I got to see Brent :(
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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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