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find the best versions of grateful dead songs

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Black Throated Wind
July 27, 1994
Riverport Amphitheatre

Surprisingly good. Nice rave-up at the end, and Jerry's fills throughout are genuinely great.
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The Other One
March 26, 1995
The Omni

Spacey, atonal version. Shows where they were headed in 95 - a lot of interesting sounds.
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Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie
March 28, 1984
Marin County Veterans Auditorium

Cool version that Jerry starts and the band jumps on while Bob works out some gear issues. Last one ever, first in years, and only electric version.
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Morning Dew
March 26, 1995
The Omni

Very powerful vocals from Jerry. Beyond intense "I guess it doesn't matter anyway"
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It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Feb. 19, 1995
Delta Center

Last version. Not perfect, but especially soulful. There's a nice new video up on youtube and jerry's very animated.
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Comments

Cassidy
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Worth an upvote for the novelty and the fun, but like the Bertha from 2/18/71, it's in its infancy and not very solid yet. Pretty clear after this performance why they shelved it for 2 years.
Cassidy
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Aug. 30, 1981
Compton Terrace Amphitheatre

I see someone else was listening to SiriusXM this morning...just a plain ol lovely version, nothing crazy but 81 has such a great sound
Playin' In The Band
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Anyone else skip to the end of the first verses when a playin' comes on so you dont have to deal with the body of the song? Honestly, and I know this might upset people, Playin' is a very weak song. The jams out of it are of course generally sublime but I can never enjoy listening to Bob scream "playin playin in the band" over and over again. I just want the jam, man. Great version btw
Bird Song
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Very beautiful version. Lovely, flowing jam and perfect vocals. Brent and Jerry sound beyond wonderful together singing the last verse after the jam.
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