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Dupree's Diamond Blues
Feb. 4, 1978
Milwaukee Auditorium

Can't beat this one. Played w/out a hitch, Jerry nails all the lyrics, and when it's over Phil says: "And that's a true story, folks!"
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Eyes Of The World
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Unlike nearly every other '80's version, this one isn't all speeded out and rushed; instead it's groovy, jazzy, intricate, very pretty for its time
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Promised Land
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Yep...too rocking a tune to be ignored. Hard to beat this one, especially as kick-off of trio: Promised>Bertha>GSET
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Fire On The Mountain
July 13, 1985
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Extremely rare stand-alone "Fire"...2nd song, first set, and a real barn-burner!
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Deal
Oct. 30, 1977
Assembly Hall - Indiana University

Garcia's solos roll like lightning & rock like thunder. Sings it w/gusto, too. Not to be missed.
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Comments

Eyes Of The World
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Huge thanks for this recommendation. Best Truckin' I've ever heard and this is my new favorite 1974 Eyes...10/29/77 still my overall favorite, but this is just killer.
Althea
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

yes, one of my favorites...not sure why it doesn't get more love. Excellent Franklin's, Wheel and Stranger, too!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Contains a clever Bobby "China Cat" lick early on. Brief but distinctive.
Might As Well
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

My favorite Dead show of all time. Yes, all the above comments are correct. Jerry ready to have some FUN--tune sets the tone for an incredible night. wish I'd been there.
Bird Song
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Spaciest, most-dream-like version ever. Remnants of Dark Star in the jams. Gorgeous version.
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