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Space
Oct. 28, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

Synth alien space into Stella Blue. Really cool effects from Bobby and Brent. Listen to this show.
6
Viola Lee Blues
Nov. 29, 1966
The Matrix

Impressive soloing and unique guitar tones from Jerry and Bobby. Pure lysergic goodness. 1966 headiness.
4
Easy Answers
June 26, 1993
RFK Stadium

Vince plays synth organ instead of those terrible horns. Similar to killer versions played by Bob later in Ratdog (when this song really got good).
15
Box of Rain
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Tight playing, excellent vocals, polished performance. Summer of '73 in Portland—who could ask for more?
23
Shakedown Street
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Epic Shakedown. Starts with lyric flubs by Brent and Bob, but rages onward to headiness.
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Comments

Bird Song
Oct. 19, 1980
Saenger Performing Arts Center

Great acoustic version! Too bad there aren't bitchin' Charlie Miller soundboards of these acoustic shows on the IA. The AUDs, even when taped by pros like Jim Wise, leave much to be desired. It's the, "I went to Radio City Music Hall and all I got was this crusty AUD" t-shirt. Hopefully Dead.net will do a boxed set some day.
Comes A Time
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Jerry's solo and Donna's harmonies make this the absolute best version. The whole song is played perfectly; not a single note is unintended or uninspired.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

No other version of PITB comes close to the mastery of this performance from DP 31. This version turned me into a Deadhead one wild and magical night when it was just me, a set of headphones, and DP 31. Jerry doesn't mess with the typical wah-wah here. He plays a number of fast, clean, jazz phrases while Keith jams the hell out of his Rhodes electric piano. Probably the best Keith and Jerry driven jam I've ever heard.
Row Jimmy
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Not sure why March 20th has so many votes. Barton Hall is clearly superior. Jerry's slide puts me on a sailboat to the moon. Row Jimmy and Dancin' in the Streets were best played at this venue. An all-around amazing show.
Throwing Stones
Oct. 9, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

Just listened to this for the first time. It is a rippin' version, better than many later ones. The segue into Touch is flawless. Bobby is singing with a certain dissonance that makes the song much more intriguing. Great performance, one of many in this incredible show. Frost shows were always special.
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