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Mexicali Blues
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

High energy and uptempo coming out of Mama Tried. The whole band sounds great, and Brent and Bobby provide a great rhythm section.
2
The Wheel
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Great tempo and a nice friendly vibe coming out of Space. Some excellent playing by Phil. The energy continues onto Watchtower.
12
Deal
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

A fast-paced shred-fest of a Deal to close set 1. Jerry's solo can't be missed. So full of energy!
5
Deal
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

A Keith-heavy version with a tight groove and a full sound. Love these early versions!
3
Big Railroad Blues
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

This one's somehow not on here? The classic opener to Dick's Picks 35, and a MONSTER of a version.
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Comments

Althea
Oct. 1, 1994
Boston Garden

My all-time favorite version. Emotional, sexy, and rewarding. Everyone's playing their hearts out, especially Jerry and Vince trading licks all throughout.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

Such a full, rewarding, and life-affirming version. Not necessarily my favorite, but probably the one I've listened to the most. It puts me in a good mood every time I hear it...
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Jan. 26, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Tom Constanten is all over this version and came out to PLAY this show. Love it.
Mexicali Blues
June 20, 1991
Pine Knob Music Theatre

LOVE the instrumental work in this version. Perhaps my favorite version ever.
Stagger Lee
Nov. 5, 1979
The Spectrum

This one's a scorcher. Jerry's soloing is particularly great.
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