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When I Paint My Masterpiece
March 25, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Such a nice version, included on Dozin' at the Knick -- this is my "go-to" Masterpiece.
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Walking Blues
March 16, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Listen to the Jerry backing vocals at 2:40! Great version.

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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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