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Candyman
Dec. 15, 1986
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Must hear b/c it's Jerry's first show back after the coma...crowd goes INSANE on "won't you tell everybody you meet that the Candyman's in town!"
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Walking the Dog
April 8, 1985
The Spectrum

Midnite Hour>WTD>Big Boss Man to open the show-Wow!; Walkin' worth it just to hear Jerry sustain the vocal on "Pretty maids all in a Roooooooowww!"
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I Need A Miracle
Jan. 10, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Flawless deliver by Weir followed by extended, bluesy, gritty Garcia jam
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Greatest STEPHEN ever Told. Jerry rips into a "St.Stephen" jam in the bridge jam before the reprise. 2d only to 8/27
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Dark Star
Oct. 25, 1969
Winterland Arena

For those who don't care for the feedback/chase dog from the room DS's...this one is jazzy, jammy, rockin', & beautiful. No distortion; none needed
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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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