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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

Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

Luxuriously mellow. This one almost feels like a hybrid of '76 and '77 Dead.
Deal
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

Really nice version. Jerry's solos are full of ideas, each executed capably, and the band seems to find a current of energy largely missing from the set up to this point.
The Other One
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

This is no perfunctory post-Space Other One. What it lacks in length it more than makes up for in intensity and focus. No one is phoning it in — Jerry is absolutely shredding, Bob is providing challenging accompaniment, the Devils are bouncing, and Brent is sprinkling creative runs all over the top. Maybe the best of the year?
Mexicali Blues
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Bill really is on fire, but so is Jerry. Clean, precise leads with interesting fills throughout. Pretty top-shelf version of what's usually a filler song.
Loser
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Yeah, the opening solo just feels botched. I love what Phil is up to though. Shame it doesn't all come together.
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