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One More Saturday Night
June 23, 1990
Autzen Stadium

A good one played on a Saturday night. Kicks into gear in the second half. Brent's organ is stellar, and Jerry's midi textures add flavor to the mix
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Not Fade Away
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Fiery, with loads of Brent organ and a tight jam. Everyone's totally locked into the groove.
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Me and My Uncle
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Big energy, a good Jerry solo, no lyrical flubs, and transitions into a hot Mexicali Blues. What else could you ask for?
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Dupree's Diamond Blues
Sept. 20, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Is there a single version of Dupree's that DOESN'T put a smile on your face? This one's a ton of fun, and a big highlight of an under-appreciated show
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Candyman
Sept. 20, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Brent's piano is a major factor in this hot version. Tempo is just exactly perfect.
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Comments

New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 15, 1983
Civic Center

I like how Bobby catches himself here - "New Yor...uh...New England fillies." Yeah, us Heads in Maine aren't sure if Connecticut is in New York or New England either. ;D
Drums -> Space
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Miles Davis' "In a Silent Way" is quoted during the transition between Drums and Space. It's a really neat interpolation!
Johnny B. Goode
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Funny - this version's first verse and chorus are in the key of C rather than their usual key of A. The band switches back to A after that. My guess as to why they did this? Well, Promised Land is in C, and it kind of sounds like Jerry wanted to play Promised Land before realizing that they'd already played said track earlier in the show. So he quickly switches to JBG, then the band corrects after getting through the first bit of the song. Or...am I just imagining things?
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

??? What an oddly passive-aggressive response. People like what they like, man - all I'm saying. Don't overthink it.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 13, 1973
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Bummer about the slight messiness of the soundboard (even on the official box release) but the performance is superb. This one's a big standout coming right on the heels of a marathon Playin'.
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