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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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Morning Dew
June 27, 1984
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Beefy yet not without nuance. The final solo is more reflective than bombastic. A very good version.
Comes A Time
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Excellent. Full of pathos: Jerry's singing nails it. Features some nice guitar playing, too. I love how Jerry seems to just slip in the first lyrics to this one amidst the ashes of an impressive 'Dark Star'.
Dark Star
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Great pick! Despite the fact that it includes all of the lyrics, this one ain't great because of the singing; rather, it's great because of the playing: a nice, dreamy intro leads into the lyrics, after which it seems as though we'll get a typical meltdown but instead we get Billy and Phil, then Keith comes in, followed by the guitars--and we're off into a nice melodic jam that eventually dissembles into an abstract portion that is more tiger noir than acid freakout meltdown...and then the reprise. Mid-summer '72 is something of a hinterlands for that year, but this version is one more reason why '72 was a great year.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

This thing really builds up some momentum. A very good version.
He's Gone
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

The Marley version. He died on 5/11/81. Good bluesy outro with strong hints of 'The Other One'--but goes into 'Drums' first.
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