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Black Peter
Feb. 4, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Still an infant, only two months old, this is a delicately sublime version. Available on the (un-numbered) Download Series from the Family Dog.
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Sugaree
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Mr. Lemieux, if you're listening, this show deserves a look! Brent's debut and nice energy throughout, as evidenced by this Sugaree!
4
I Need A Miracle
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Lively version with plenty of Phil bombs from a seriously underrated show. Almost makes you forget how rote this song got a few years later.
4
Looks Like Rain
July 20, 1994
Deer Creek Music Center

Strong version from a very good '94 show. We all know Jerry's playing was in decline at this point but the magic could still be mustered at times
6
The Music Never Stopped
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

Tight and energetic version from an oddly underrated show -- The whole show and the following night is available as Dowload Series Vol. 9.
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Me and My Uncle
April 27, 1969
Labor Temple

This hot version rolls in seamlessly from Lovelight and then segues into a nice Sittin' On Top of the World. It's a tasty sandwich!
The Other One
April 26, 1969
The Electric Theatre

The Other One is hot and the transition into The Eleven is just sublime.
The Other One
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Love Quinn's comment above, but if you've got 40 minutes to spare, then by all means, give this your attention. It's really a tour de force!
Truckin'
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

This stand-alone Truckin' is a galloping gem.
Box of Rain
Sept. 17, 1970
Fillmore East

Per the Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast podcast, this actually features the same instrumental lineup as the studio version, meaning Phil on acoustic guitar, Jerry on piano, David Nelson on lead guitar, Dave Torbert on bass. Really a sweet version. Would be amazing if a soundboard surfaced someday.
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