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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

A Homo erectus-like version but notable for Jerry's solo after the first Rio Grandee chorus.
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Jack Straw
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

The definition of brevity. Sweet stuff!!!
16
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Awesome early version. Jerry has a great solo at the end.
1
Wharf Rat
Dec. 9, 1993
Sports Arena

Jerry impassioned yet subdued singing in that ragged and worn voice is deeply affecting.
11
Days Between
Sept. 16, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Jerry's voice and singing at this time fit this one perfectly.
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Mexicali Blues
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Better than most and as good as any. Jerry is a veritable confetti-making machine with his young 'Tiger'.
Truckin'
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Wow! This thing is definitely waaaaay underrated, neglected, whatever you want to call it, on these pages. Has a unique and cool buildup at the big swell and release portion and the outro jam, dubbed the 'Wood Green Jam' on DP 7 (which might just be the most underrated DP), might just be my personal favorite--it's one of those proto-trance-type jams but with a little bit of an Olde World flavor to it. Wood Green, London, indeed. Oh yeah, and hats off to DP for tracking jam segments.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

I'm really looking forward to spending some time with this version and show once I get my paws on this July '78 box. Just out of curiosity, where does this one stand next to the fine version from Dave's 15, Nashville?
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

Years into the existence of this website and I'm proud to be vote number two on this one.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Good for chasing the beer that chased the Jack Dandy.
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