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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.
3
Not Fade Away
Dec. 17, 1992
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

A searing hot jam with lots of Phil and aggressive work from Weir. Underrated.
4
Hurts Me Too
Aug. 24, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

An uncommonly spirited organ solo from Pigpen augmented by searing leads from Jerry make this one stand out.
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Comments

Passenger
April 6, 1978
Curtis Hixon Convention Center

Everything that makes April '78 special. Slightly hairier than '77 but still precise and in the pocket. This version avoids feeling like a throwaway.
Wharf Rat
April 12, 1971
Civic Arena

The main song portion is.a bit Shakey, but the jam is beautiful.
St. Stephen
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

The William Tell portion and the jam that follows are extremely well done. Top-shelf version.
Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

This one works up quite a head of steam. The jam here replaces the typical spaciness with a heaviness you'd associate more with The Other One or St. Stephen. These Thelma shows have a "thick" sound I've not heard elsewhere, and this Dark Star epitomizes it quite well.
Me and My Uncle
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

There is so much to love about this version. Bob's vocal choices highlight the narrator's edge and desperation, which Jerry also ably embodies through his leads. Keith is just on fire. The crowd was clearly loving it in the moment, too. Top-shelf MAMU
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