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Beat it on Down The Line
April 25, 1971
Fillmore East

Nowt wrong with the Ladies and Gentlemen version, better than many here, deserves a mention
4
Cold Rain and Snow
March 25, 1966
Trouper's Hall

I like the early ones. They have better tempo.
12
And We Bid You Goodnight
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Good version of this short number
10
Not Fade Away
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Very good with interesting closing jam before it fades into GDTRFB
19
Loose Lucy
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Superb AUD tape version. A must have
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Comments

Deal
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

This needs more love. A great "Deal". Easily the best bit of the first set, and considering the votes for BIODTL, BEW, PPO, etc. from this first set, I can't see how you have not noticed this Deal.
Scarlet Begonias
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

When I got married in '81, my lady bride walked down the aisle to Scarlet Begonias. I just thought I would share that with other deadheads.
Morning Dew
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Just listened to this one again on the way to work today. Definitely one for the collection. Must be a top 5.
Morning Dew
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I used to think some of the Europe '72 ones were better, but I have changed my mind. This is my favourite (currently). Whether best or not, it is certainly top 3, and it is an object lesson in how to milk a crescendo without ever losing even a milligram of musical integrity.
The Music Never Stopped
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Yes, this is a wonder. A unique one-off version, and a must-have. Personally, I find the preceding IMHBTheRoses, and this TMNS to be a wonderful all-time-best segment, but the rest of this particular concert is not the stuff to make it a top-40 concert of all time.
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