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Deal
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

A Keith-heavy version with a tight groove and a full sound. Love these early versions!
3
Big Railroad Blues
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

This one's somehow not on here? The classic opener to Dick's Picks 35, and a MONSTER of a version.
1
Brokedown Palace
June 11, 1993
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Simply beautiful. A gorgeous version of a gorgeous song. Jerry's solo is particularly powerful.
1
Drums -> Space
Nov. 1, 1990
Wembley Arena

Entitled "Silver Apples of the Moon" on Infrared Roses - it's a Bruce and Vince duet that beautifully segues into "Dark Star"
4
Mama Tried
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

The DRUMMERS...holy hell! They help elevate this peppy version. Great guitar work too - a highlight of the first set!

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Man...I think that's just a bit of an overreaction there. I mean, isn't the whole point of the GD's music (and music in general, really) to bring us together - not divide us? ................. Speaking of, I have a fondness for this one, as well as Cornell in general. See, my mom's not a Head by any stretch of the imagination, but she does enjoy their music and it never fails to make her happy. I'll tell ya...driving through the desert mesas of Arizona at sunset, my mom singing along to Fire on the Mountain from this very show, the whole world orange and pink and aglow with the light of the cosmos...that's a moment I wouldn't trade for anything. If that makes me, or her, just a dumb American for enjoying this version...well, I'll gladly take it.
The Other One
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

I can't say enough good things about this early one. Different lyrics, a slightly different vibe from later versions, but my GOD is it a spicy performance. Aggressive, manic, and Garcia's tone is as heavy as it ever got. This is how The Other One should be played - pure volume and energy all the way through.
I Need A Miracle
July 4, 1986
Rich Stadium

Nice and aggressive - great version coming hot on the heels of a good rendition of The Wheel.
You Win Again
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

That’s a great way of putting it! I’ve always thought they totally nailed this song when playing it, but could never put my finger on why it was so good. The way you describe it, the magic might just be in the solo! At the very least, that’s what makes this particular version stand out.
Cassidy
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

"They don't trust me," remarks Bobby after a goofy on-stage discussion about how many bars the jam has. And yet, it's a HOT version with a great jam.