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Submissions

2
Me and My Uncle
April 14, 1971
Davis Gym, Bucknell University

Solid early version.
2
Casey Jones
April 14, 1971
Davis Gym, Bucknell University

It sounds like Jerry wants to kill the song 3 times, but Bob pushes for more.
1
Beat it on Down The Line
May 3, 1987
Frost Amphitheatre

They pack so much goodness in less than 3 minutes.
2
Loose Lucy
June 12, 1991
Charlotte Coliseum

Passionate lyrics from Jerry make this.
1
Desolation Row
June 12, 1991
Charlotte Coliseum

Bob nails the vocals. Excelleny back playing from Jerry and Bruce on accordion.

Comments

And We Bid You Goodnight
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

There are times where band members aren't on the same page and the lines aren't sung in alphabetical order as they're supposed to be. Still, it's pretty good, but not the best.
Hully Gully
Oct. 16, 1981
Melkweg

The music is OK, but the lyrics are childish and idiotic. A stupid song from the late 50's that was covered far more than it deserved.
What's Become of the Baby
April 26, 1969
The Electric Theatre

Really weird. Really good. Just listen for yourself. Wow.
Cosmic Charlie
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

I love the tempo on this version. Nice lyrics and at times, screaming and wailing guitar work. Following Doin' That Rag, an excellent closer for the first set.
Cosmic Charlie
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

I'm not a fan of the stuck in molasses tempo. Don't the Dead play enough slow songs without needing to turn this into another one? 3-1-1969 smokes this version.