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2
It Must Have Been The Roses
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Sung passionately, played precisely. Just exactly perfect version.
3
Its All Over Now
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Unusually professional sounding for a cover. This one is nice and tight with just the right amount of bounce.
1
Tennessee Jed
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

In full command of the Wall’s sonic clarity, Jerry executes on some softer, more intricate lead parts. Lovely version.
3
Little Red Rooster
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

The Brent-driven portion of the jam is downright smoldering. The rest of the band can't resist getting in on the action.
7
Dancin' in the Streets
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

A lost masterpiece, now restored on the new Dave's Picks! The once-missing jam is a face-stealer.
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Not Fade Away
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

You can hear Jerry writing the foundation of West LA mid Jam. He repeats a figure far more times than he usually does, but for good cause. Aside from the West LA seedlings, Weir is making creative contributions from beginning to end, including some halfway decent slide work. Top-shelf version.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Jerry is feeling exceptionally creative at this show, and this GDTRFB is borderline transcendent. One of those Garcia solo breaks that packs so much brilliance and creativity into one short burst that you can hardly believe it.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

Hearing this version makes me sad that the BFA era was so short-lived. The two-drummer insanity and electric keys combined with the '74 Jazz Fusion jamming had a lot to offer. There is no other NFA quite like this one
Wharf Rat
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

A rawer alternative to the version on Skull & Roses. The boys are clearly looking for a perfect take, evidenced by the level of focus and intentionality in Garcia's vocals and band interplay on the verses, but the jam and Pigpen b3 give this one a bit of stank not found on the S&R take.
Wharf Rat
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

A rawer alternative to the version on Skull & Roses. The boys are clearly looking for a perfect take, evidenced by the level of focus and intentionality in Garcia's vocals and band interplay on the verses, but the jam and Pigpen b3 give this one a bit of stank not found on the S&R take.
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