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Mexicali Blues
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Just a damn near perfect performance. Shocked not to see this one submitted. One of MANY highlights from this show.
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The Eleven
June 21, 1969
Fillmore East

Stupidly heavy, shades of early heavy metal on this one. Incredible controlled chaos that explores so much. A very tight version.
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St. Stephen
June 21, 1969
Fillmore East

Phil joyously expresses himself on this. A gun shot is heard on this one signaling a jam, and the William Tell Bridge is really well played. Excellent
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Space
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Sandwiched between Truckin’ and Eyes, this jam takes me to checkerboard floors and red curtains. Deserves its own place. Unique Jerry lines.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
June 20, 1974
The Omni

I adore any version of this tune. This one is particularly joyful and full of life.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Donna gave me chills on this one. Top tier standalone version. Just perfect, just letting the music play.
Black Throated Wind
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Groovin’ right out the gate. One of my favorite Bobby tunes played just right. A lot of shows have strong points as well as points in the show that don’t reach those same marks, but this show is ALL strong points. Such a great performance. Check out Jerry’s riffing on this as well!
Loser
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Top 10 show for me. Locked in is an understatement. The feeling of knowing everybody’s little idiosyncrasies and feeding into that is a feeling that persists this entire show, such great pure energy, the band sounds happy and can do whatever the hell they want. They're ALL on. This Loser is beautiful and haunting, a mellow phenomenal groove.
Morning Dew
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Carrion sometimes I think we have the same brain when it comes to the Dead. I also have disregarded this show for a while only to realize how much energy it’s packed with and how creative this set actually is. I don’t know why I ignored it or didn’t give it a chance for so long, maybe because of all the high praise I hear, but after a listening session not too long ago this show quickly rose up in best ever. Phenomenal Morning Dew.
To Lay Me Down
Oct. 18, 1980
Saenger Performing Arts Center

Moving and cathartic. Super underrated and deserves more love for its healing qualities alone.
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