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Althea
Sept. 9, 1982
Saenger Performing Arts Center

Incredible. Check out Brent's fills during the epic post-lyrics outro. A must-listen top tier Althea w/bounce, power, & panache!
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Deal
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Apparently no one is aware that a fellow named Keith played in this band or this version would have 50 votes already. Needs to be heard!
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Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 4, 1980
Providence Civic Center

Outside of 1977 this may be the best version I've heard. A+ vocals from Jerry, killer mid-solo; slightly faster tempo. Must hear. Gr8 Matrix!
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Oct. 11, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Bob's lyric phrasing on this version is unique. He sings it in a way so different than any I've heard before & it's inventive & super-fun. Must hear!
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Greatest Story Ever Told
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Best of the 80's or 90's, hands down. Picture perfect rendition: Vocals, jam fills, & finish.
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Franklin's Tower
Jan. 10, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

Spectacular & spectacularly underrated--this whole show. There's a Miller available beyond source provided that really should be heard & this Franklin's is just one of the many gems. (Check out the Candyman & BEW from set 1 & TOO from set two for just a couple of highlights along with this FT). I'd wager a lot of folks would bump this at least into double digits if given a listen but the show seems oddly hidden--date, maybe? Who knows, but wow, this is some good under-appreciated stuff right here.
Ship of Fools
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Yes! Great SOF from an wonderful '78 show--carryover from the excellence of month previous
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Flowing beauty with a mellow world of color packed into a less than 10 minute running time yet so much can be gleaned from repeated listening. Favorite part might be the quiet percussive Bill/Mickey outro that just drifts the tune out on a rhythmic wave of bliss. Love this show and this playin’ ... more of these chill, contemplative ‘77s should get some bump on the board.
Space
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Thanks Spidergawd...Grendel was a grand ol mixed lab who heard a lot of Dead in his day & I like to think it was the soundtrack of his doggo existence ... welcome to the site psyched to see/hear your recommendations too,!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

spun again & besides the blazing end jam there's an unusual opening salvo in which the main theme is given a long tease but before Garcia steps up to sing verse one he adds a couple of wicked cool mini solos...amazing how much they packed into under 8 mins. in this barn burner.
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