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Candyman
Oct. 30, 1977
Assembly Hall - Indiana University

Keith stands out on this crystalline version. A stunning performance as the band is completely in synch with each other. Watch out for that solo too.
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They Love Each Other
Oct. 30, 1977
Assembly Hall - Indiana University

Lovely version with a really great Keith solo, Jerry’s solo right after is equally as moving. Don’t miss this one.
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Samson and Delilah
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Played with a real sense of urgency. Bobby growls away as Jerry explores a new approach to his soloing. This is a scorcher.
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Jerry plays away his sorrows on top of the rhythm devil’s swinging beats. Sweet as can be with some real magical energy here.
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Feelin' Groovy Jam
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

First ever in a China>Rider pairing. Makes for some wonderful music to start off this stellar show.
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Dark Star
June 27, 1969
Veterans Auditorium

Glad you liked it Danny! This whole show is really such a treat as well. Love The Other One and Lovelight teases, Phil really wanted to dive into Lovelight lol.
Dark Star
June 27, 1969
Veterans Auditorium

Abstract Dark Star. I’ve been digging into these 1969 versions of Dark Star and this one in particular really stands out. Explores many, many themes. This one is harder to talk about and should genuinely be experienced. The band all have something to say, free form ideas that blossom into a cacophony of electrical harmony. A musical debate between everyone in the band, all of them communicating and bringing something new to the table, what a treat.
Terrapin Station
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Inspiration, move me brightly. Jerry embodies the storyteller. Played with so much passion, and is surrounded by so much love. Transitions into a funky killer Playin’ and as someone who prefers their Playin’s from 72-74, hearing the one that comes after this blew me away. Check out the whole sequence, you won’t regret it.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

The song that got me into the Dead. This version still has a chokehold on me so many years later. Jerry’s solo sections are waterfalls of little stars crashing into the depths of the cosmos. Beautiful sound, listen without the overdubs so you can hear how truly naturally locked in they are in this. Stunning elegance that radiates heavenly energy that makes this version seem from another plant. This is also the single moment they got that transition just right. Doesn’t get better than this,
Jack A Roe
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

Sick version. My personal go to for some electric jammy sailing. Jack a Roe is so underrated.
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