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13
Not Fade Away
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Like most everything else from this show, this one is raucous and passionate, like all great NFAs.
6
Althea
March 11, 1993
Rosemont Horizon

The space in the final solo is indeed getting hot.
1
Franklin's Tower
Dec. 11, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Lively version, Jerry was clearly engaged and having fun, even if his chops weren't at 100%. Love the enthusiastic vocals at the end.
3
The Other One
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Firey, trippy version that leads into a strong Wharf Rat. The vocal effects Bobby used on this tune in '87 sometimes sound hokey, but they work here.
3
Wharf Rat
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Intense, focused version with lots of Phil bombs. Coming out of a strong The Other One. A combo that could sometime be a post-space snooze delivers.
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Comments

Dancin' in the Streets
Feb. 4, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Amazing version with a fantastic tighten up jam. Jerry's guitar has a pretty unique tone on this version, more smooth than some other '70 versions. So good.
Dark Star
April 17, 1969
Washington U.

Pretty intense version from a very underrated show!
Hard to Handle
April 17, 1969
Washington U.

Wow, this is a seriously underrated show. Especially for an official release (Download Series 12). Love the fiery slide on this version, gives it a very distinct feel.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 11, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Wow, what a strange version. Very mellow and introspective. Almost sounds like they are shifting into Drums during China Cat. Worth a listen due to the very different, subdued feel for much of it. Not sure I love it but I do find it interesting, and they rally for some energy at the end of Rider.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 27, 1991
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Intense, charged version. Released via 30 Days of Dead 2020, not to be overlooked!
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