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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!!!
18
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.
12
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

Feel Like A Stranger
Dec. 16, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Smokin'
Scarlet Begonias
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

Awesome jam at the end--that type mostly particular to the Dead's later period in which the jam doesn't seem to move linearly through time.
Eyes Of The World
May 13, 1983
Greek Theater

A good version. Spring '83 has some good shows, for sure.
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

A good version.
Greatest Story Ever Told
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

This is the version that made me fall in love with this tune.
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