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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.
15
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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Comments

Dark Star
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall

This concert also has a nice China Cat courtesy of Billy, a Candyman that may have been inspired by some geek throwing marshmallows up on the stage (check the pre-song banter) and a very good PITB that suffers a cut of unknown severity. Oh yeah, Bobby goes nuts on the Casey Jones, too. As always, and as Dick used to to say, 'more listening is necessary'.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

I love what Phil does on this China Cat. In the pre-FG segment of the transition there are whispers of 6/16 in Jerry's playing.
Pretty Peggy O
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Garcia's vocals never sounded more like Tweedy's. The reason this version is ranked so highly is no doubt due to Garcia's nice and long pastoral solo. Excellent stuff from a show that nicely captures the finer points of '78.
Casey Jones
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

The Biogenesis version.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

A really nice Scarlet that has a little twang. The segue into Fire develops slowly but is an enjoyable listen, nevertheless. And yeah, Keith adds nicely to feel of this one.
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