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14
Deal
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

'74 was a great year for the short barroom-type numbers.
7
Mexicali Blues
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

One of many high-high-energy versions from '74.
4
Tennessee Jed
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

From a very hot 1st set. The whole band shines.
5
Loser
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

Masterful, powerful version. They nail it.
7
Wharf Rat
July 6, 1990
Cardinal Stadium

Very strong '90s version with fluid, effusive Jerry runs.
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Not Fade Away
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

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Not Fade Away
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

Wild, Jerry-led psychedelic thrill ride. More akin to the primal Dead versions before the song hooked up with GDTRFB than either the '72-'74 or '76-'78 versions. Totally unique, like much of middle child '75.
Bird Song
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

Agree with cgarces, but what a highlight! This is stellar.
Touch of Grey
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

Close to perfect. Succeeds as an ’80s pop performance as well as, you know, Grateful Dead.
Truckin'
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

You’ll be tempted to up-vote just for the way Phil sings “busted.”
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