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Deal
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

The first several songs of the show are AUD only, but the performances, as in this Deal, are note perfect.
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Jack Straw
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

As hot as the other blazing Jack Straws from late ’74. Don’t miss out on these wild first set performances.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Brimming with confidence, this version has noticeable snap /-
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Samson and Delilah
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

These super fresh June '76 Samsons are delightful. Don't overlook this one.
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Brokedown Palace
Oct. 12, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

The old encore favorite is executed with both ease and precision. Clean, bright Brokedown here.

Comments

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.”