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Submissions

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Greatest Story Ever Told
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Keith is fantastic throughout - gives this version the same vibe as some of Garcia/Saunders explorations during the same time period. Fun listen. #50
1
They Love Each Other
Aug. 20, 1983
Frost Amphitheatre

Sure there’s a couple lyric flubs, but Jerry delivers in a slight trippy fashion during this loping version. Love it
5
Little Red Rooster
Aug. 31, 1981
Aladdin Theater

Proudly submit this version. That Dusborne matrix gives this superb depth of sound. Brent’s Hammond solo is lively and strong, and Jerry’s lightning.
2
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
July 6, 1990
Cardinal Stadium

Surprised this one hasn’t been submitted already. Raucous version with Brent getting weirdly psychedelic for his calypso-like solo

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

This is a criminally underrated version with two dips into Slipknot and some deep space exploration. Use the newest Miller SBD transfer shnID 151721
Me and My Uncle
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

The mellow, “Bakersfield Sound” swing to the soft landing spot in this “Me and My Uncle” is what’s truly beautiful. #UpVote
Althea
June 12, 1980
Memorial Coliseum

Definitely had to upvote this. Much more upbeat pace, “cocaine 80s’ if you will, brings Jerry’s solos to more aggressive licks that border on distortion in tone. A new hidden gem of a show for me with a top notch reading of this song.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
March 3, 1981
Cleveland Music Hall

This version needs to be upvoted merely due to the placement drawing out a nice, albeit brief, Jerry led intro to Sailor. Patient. Brooding. Solid.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Definitely my favorite and sooooo unique. Love this transition jam. Should be #1.
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