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El Paso
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Lyrically precise, energetic playing, and everyone sounds like they're enjoying themselves. What more could you ask for on this one?
3
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

The shorter versions need love to, and this one hits all the sweet spots.
2
Drums
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

Fun and thunderous, this version has some great grooves.
11
Queen Jane Approximately
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Clean and confident reading with lots of personality from Phil and Vince.

Comments

The Race Is On
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

The tightest, most spirited electric version I've heard.
Not Fade Away
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Don't let the Truckin' distract you from how awesome this NFA is. Unique, funky breakdown toward the transition into GDTRFB that carries over some of the creativity that defined the jams before. Great stuff.
Truckin'
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Every single bandmember (minus Donna) is putting on a goddamn clinic on this one. The only bad thing about this Truckin' is that it makes you wish moments like this happened more often. Easily a top 10 Grateful Dead performance of all time.
Sugaree
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Like everything else from this show, Keith really livens things up.
Tennessee Jed
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Jerry delivers this one with a little extra theatricality on the vocals, matching the lyrical progression with inspired leads. Keith also gets a little adventurous here if you listen closely. Wonderful version.
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