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8
Pretty Peggy O
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Powerful and incandescent. I’ll admit Peggy-O can sometimes bore me, but not this one!
6
He's Gone
July 28, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Don't let sound quality issues prevent you from hearing this. As fresh and crisp as any of the other fine He's Gones from spring and summer.
6
Deal
July 28, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

They end up running through the “solo” section twice. Both times are as hot as you would expect for ’73.
2
They Love Each Other
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Brent goes funky with his solo, then Jerry goes lyrical.
3
Drums -> Space
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

What sounds like a momentary Let It Grow tease in Space, if you’re listening for something in particular. Powerful and pure Grateful Dead.
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Comments

Eyes Of The World
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

I can’t believe how good this thing is for each of its 31 minutes. It has everything!
Sugaree
Feb. 20, 1991
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Superb! I didn’t know they still played Sugarees like this in ’91. Jammy and uptempo. Vince sounds great on organ, and Jerry of course provides the X factor.
It Must Have Been The Roses
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

… and is beautifully sung to boot.
Jack Straw
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

It is. In my book, this is one of the best ever. In fact, I am amazed that the top of the Jack Straw chart isn’t wall to wall ’74 versions.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Oct. 16, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

I upvoted because what’s here is so well done. The Rio Grande-o singing is missed, but in its place is some really fresh, emphatic playing and a creative segue into Stranger. But yes, check out 7/12 for an equally great and more complete ’89 Half-Step.
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