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Grateful Dead June 18, 1983

Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY | Listen on archive

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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Great jamming from the Saratoga forest
64
Morning Dew
Often cited as one of the best, if you like POWER with your DEW, look no furthur
7
Throwing Stones
comes rising like a Phoenix out of an Atomic Dew. Builds a nice groove and Brent is playing some very new wave sounding tones. Bobby sings his heart
14
Althea
excellent version from a truly killer show.
4
Big River
Great Jerry/Brent interplay. This whole damn show smokes if you can get past the lack of a SBD. The Huston/Miller remaster ain't too shabby.
3
Mexicali Blues
Magic in Saratoga! You can tell when Jerry chips in on the refrain, he's having a good old time.
4
Bertha
One of my favorite versions. When they open with a Bertha like this, you know you're in for a hell of a ride.
9
Deal
Roarin Version, First show at SPAC!
3
Jack Straw
Great guitar work highlights this version, Jerry is dialed in from the get-go. Great show.
1
Touch of Grey
High energy early version to close out a great set 2. Everyone is on it here.
1
Hell in a Bucket
High energy early bucket