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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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Comments

Bertha
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

This is just as definitive as 4/14/72 if not more. As the comments above state, it’s criminal how low this is. Also the first Bertha I ever heard when I first started getting into the Dead.
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Dec. 1, 1966
Studio demo

Haunting is definitely the word. Incredible incredible early version. Reminds me of CCR’s version of I put a spell on you, just way more psychedelic. I’m floored.
Jack Straw
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Needs more votes. Keith giving me chills with his wizard like piano playing. Joyful and inventive and adding new layers to this song. What a beautiful version.
If I Had The World To Give
Nov. 20, 1978
Cleveland Music Hall

Whale call city, and from Bobby no less. Sometimes I wish they played this more, but then it wouldn't make this special tune oh so special. Soulful and genuinely beautiful and melancholic. What a rare gem. Jerry kills it and performs his big ol heart out.
Shakedown Street
Nov. 20, 1978
Cleveland Music Hall

I'm pretty picky when it comes to my Shakedowns, especially these early versions, but man this has easily become one of my favorite versions out there. Captures the feel of the song incredibly well and is an impeccable showcase of the bands musicianship. Wolf gets funky and blue. Howlin' all night for it's darling. Just plain awesome.
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