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New Speedway Boogie
Dec. 26, 1969
McFarlin Auditorium, SMU

Despite the cut at the beginning and a few lyrical flubs, this is still a passionate early one, with the recent disaster of Altamont haunting it.
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Turn On Your Love Light
Dec. 26, 1969
McFarlin Auditorium, SMU

Fantastic one! The band sounds like they're about to combust while Pig gets the audience amped up. Great on every level.
4
Casey Jones
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

A super friendly and uptempo version. Love the organ on this one - so soulful and fun.
6
Deal
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

Tons of fun - everyone's getting involved, including Keith with some nice flourishes. Jerry's solo is tight and the ending is superb.
2
Mama Tried
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

I've always loved this song, particularly when it's uptempo and full like this version. The fire continues onto Mexicali Blues.
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Comments

They Love Each Other
May 13, 1973
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Funky is right. This is a great slice of uptempo Smokey Robinson-esque R&B. Great early version!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

It’s this high because people like it. Nothing more complicated than that. Even though I wouldn’t put this version in my top 10, I find this one to be SUPER enjoyable throughout, hence my upvote. You don’t need any more reason to give it a thumbs-up. I’m sure most people here would say the same. That’s the thing about taste…it’s always subjective.
Sugar Magnolia
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Wrong date. This was played on the 19th, not the 20th. There's a reason it's not listed here.
Wharf Rat
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Again, this song wasn't played on this date. It's from the 19th, not the 20th. Filler on Dave's 35.
The Wheel
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Because this song wasn't played on this date - it was played on the 19th, and included as filler on Dave's 35.
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