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Submissions

12
Not Fade Away
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Like most everything else from this show, this one is raucous and passionate, like all great NFAs.
5
Althea
March 11, 1993
Rosemont Horizon

The space in the final solo is indeed getting hot.
1
Franklin's Tower
Dec. 11, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Lively version, Jerry was clearly engaged and having fun, even if his chops weren't at 100%. Love the enthusiastic vocals at the end.
3
The Other One
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Firey, trippy version that leads into a strong Wharf Rat. The vocal effects Bobby used on this tune in '87 sometimes sound hokey, but they work here.
3
Wharf Rat
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Intense, focused version with lots of Phil bombs. Coming out of a strong The Other One. A combo that could sometime be a post-space snooze delivers.

Comments

Turn On Your Love Light
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

This has got to be the one. Just relentless. There is not a wasted moment, which cannot be said for all the classic 69/70 versions. The group interplay and improvisation is just phenomenal, some of the best of the tour, which for Europe '72 means quite a lot. I'll take this insane, hard-charging, 17-minute version with a nutso-crazy-great transition into an all-time GDTRFB over any cheesy bloated Pigpen rap version every single time. (I agree with Grendel above. I honestly don't care if I never hear a "hands in yo' pockets" rap ever again). There is just no comparison. This has got to be the headiest version.
Corrina
March 23, 1995
Charlotte Coliseum

Yeah, I wish I could upvote Matilda separately, because this is a very fun version with Hornsby adding a ton of energy.
Truckin'
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Great Truckin’ > The Other One, seamless transition and both versions are rock solid. Fantastic show all around.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Yes there are some vocal flubs and it's sloppy at times but overall this version is snappy and punchy and deserves a lot more attention!
Morning Dew
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

An amazing version whose power seems to draw from both the gorgeous beauty of the quiet interludes as well as the fantastic and blood-pumping peaks. Flows out of an amazing Dark Star> Mind Left Body Jam. This sequence is why we listen to the Grateful Dead!