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Candyman
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

Brent is a huge factor on this stellar version, particularly near the end. Love this one, and shocked it's not listed already!
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Big Railroad Blues
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

The whole rhythm section is locked in here. Billy and Keith sound particularly good. A good precursor to the rip-roarin' ones from the following year.
2
I Need A Miracle
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

A fun one from the Dead's final show in my home state of Maine. The crowd's loving it. Great show all around.
3
El Paso
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

A sweet and mellow version with some lovely Jerry fills throughout. Marty Robbins would be proud.
3
Mexicali Blues
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Tight, high-energy, and a blast of a rollicking-good-time cowboy tune. Just exactly what Mexicali Blues should be.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Phil's doing some really creative stuff with this one. Odd and offbeat, but REALLY cool.
Black Muddy River
April 2, 1990
The Omni

Bobby's guitar sounds excellent complementing Jerry's solo. I really think it's the reason why this one is so powerful, and it's a reminder of the chemistry they both had.
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

Gorgeous one. Jerry sounds amazing. A great encore and a fitting end to a good show.
Jack Straw
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Perfect in every way. This one is a fireball of energy, and easily my favorite. It's not even close.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

A little ramshackle, but VERY creative and has tons of goodness in the transition jam and Fire.
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