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Mexicali Blues
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

This might be the fastest I've heard them play (and I love it!). Certainly the fastest song with the word "blues" in it!
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El Paso
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

The bounciest, most rocking version I have heard. Do not Paso on this one (I'll show myself out.)
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Take A Step Back
Dec. 8, 1973
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

One of the earliest versions of America's favorite fun game: Go Back to Your Seats. Happens before Around & Around.
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Tennessee Jed
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Right after this powerful version, there's a lovely segment where Donna introduces herself and her husband to Deadheads.
5
Promised Land
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Rocking, although Weir seems a little out of breath. Check out Jerry's scream after "...and the poor boy's on the line."
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Comments

Cryptical Envelopment
Aug. 24, 1968
Shrine Auditorium

It's Arabic, Ernie, not Persian. If you are going to joke using foreign languages at least use the correct one.
Loser
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

So what does Weir's funky chord work gives this version again?
Dark Star
April 15, 1969
The Music Box

First appearence of the Main Ten (aka proto Playin')
Promised Land
April 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

I think it's Phil on lead guitar and Mickey/Bill on vocals
Loser
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

So much better (vocal-wise) than most of the Losers classed higher than on the list.
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