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Hard to Handle
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

A hot version! T.C is a huge part of this one. Some real feisty organ textures all throughout, particularly toward the beginning and end of the jam.
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Big River
April 11, 1978
Fox Theatre

I know there's a million of these, but WOW is this a spicy one. Big energy from the whole band. The audience is appreciative too.
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New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Dirty, mean, sleazy, and slick. Some top-notch drumming here. Nice and ugly - just the way this song should be.
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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Bob and Jerry trade licks throughout, but it gets REAL hot toward the end. Twin country twangers absolutely killing it. Great one!
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They Love Each Other
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Groovy, and some REAL nice solos by both Jerry and Keith. This one's got a little edge to it too.
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Comments

Hard to Handle
April 5, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

St. Stephen
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Of all the unique, one-off jams in any Grateful Dead song from any show in the band's history, the melodic one here is my all-time favorite. Comes out of nowhere, is pure bliss for one single minute, and then vanishes as suddenly as it appeared. Absolutely brilliant version of St. Stephen from an A+ show.
The Music Never Stopped
April 10, 1978
Fox Theatre

Odd one for sure. Kind of a train wreck besides the hot jam in the middle. Donna cracking up while it all falls apart puts a smile on my face, though.
Deal
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

I read what you wrote before, dude. I'm fully aware of the context. No one attacked you, and no one IS attacking you. Someone disagreed with what you said back there. That's it - no hidden message or context. Take a step back, my man, and ponder whether or not it's worth getting THIS upset here.
Deal
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Geez, guys. I don't get why some people get SO worked up over whether or not some people are "listening right" or whether people are "triggered" by different opinions. I don't think this one is the best ever, but if I wrote an entire essay detailing why everyone else is wrong about it, I'd be just asking for flippant responses. How about enjoying what you like, and letting others do the same without hassle?
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