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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

I'm uncle sam, how do you do? Off and running tonight at Winterland, the premiere of US Blues.
5
Space
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Whopping late '77 version of this, the Dead intuitively coasting the waves of the atmosphere's collective imagination.
3
Around and Around
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

You know the guys are feelin' hot when they play this and here's a slow, down 'n' dirty groovy Winter 73 read of it
1
Pretty Peggy O
March 31, 1989
Greensboro Coliseum

Straight-ahead gorgeous fun, clear, youthfully energizing and endearing version of this
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Sugaree
March 31, 1989
Greensboro Coliseum

Feel good version with tasty brent

Comments

Candyman
June 28, 1988
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

breathtaking version. Bursting with rawness
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
June 25, 1991
Sandstone Amphitheatre

this one is worthy, jerry steers the ship. Phil all over the fretboard. Glorious, levitating, atmospheric. not the best of the month, even so, there is plenty to fawn over in this excellent version. Plenty of squishmeister, great textural backing, and devils awesomeness.
Tennessee Jed
June 25, 1991
Sandstone Amphitheatre

magnificent
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
June 25, 1991
Sandstone Amphitheatre

propulsive and creative. Bobby restraining order vocals. inspired interlocking pulsating rhythms with the harmonic intensity of primo 16-bar form Dylan. Octopus dead
Bird Song
April 28, 1991
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

amazing one! Autobots and decepticons going at it!