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3
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

New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 15, 1983
Civic Center

I like how Bobby catches himself here - "New Yor...uh...New England fillies." Yeah, us Heads in Maine aren't sure if Connecticut is in New York or New England either. ;D
Drums -> Space
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Miles Davis' "In a Silent Way" is quoted during the transition between Drums and Space. It's a really neat interpolation!
Johnny B. Goode
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Funny - this version's first verse and chorus are in the key of C rather than their usual key of A. The band switches back to A after that. My guess as to why they did this? Well, Promised Land is in C, and it kind of sounds like Jerry wanted to play Promised Land before realizing that they'd already played said track earlier in the show. So he quickly switches to JBG, then the band corrects after getting through the first bit of the song. Or...am I just imagining things?
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

??? What an oddly passive-aggressive response. People like what they like, man - all I'm saying. Don't overthink it.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 13, 1973
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Bummer about the slight messiness of the soundboard (even on the official box release) but the performance is superb. This one's a big standout coming right on the heels of a marathon Playin'.
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