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Pretty Peggy O
Nov. 20, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Seemingly looser and jammier than some, with some great musical conversations.
4
Candyman
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Slick, efficient Garcia solo, plus some cool flourishes by the Godchauxs.
3
Friend of the Devil
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Perfectly phrased and chosen melody lines from Jerry. Another astonishing FOTD of the era.
6
Samson and Delilah
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Phil’s and Jerry’s sixteenth-note runs light up this version with a country-blues twang faintly reminiscent of Cumberland.
2
Space
June 27, 1983
Poplar Creek Music Theater

Shimmering, dazed Space highlighted by some of Brent’s wildest keyboard tones and textures.
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Comments

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 10, 1991
Madison Square Garden

This really impressed me. I haven’t done a direct comparison with any others, but I can’t remember liking a post-Brent version more than this.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 14, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Jerry develops — and repeats — an incredible theme in the last few minutes. It is (forgive me if this is heresy) Anastasio-like.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

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Not Fade Away
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

Wild, Jerry-led psychedelic thrill ride. More akin to the primal Dead versions before the song hooked up with GDTRFB than either the '72-'74 or '76-'78 versions. Totally unique, like much of middle child '75.
Bird Song
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

Agree with cgarces, but what a highlight! This is stellar.
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