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3
Little Red Rooster
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

The Brent-driven portion of the jam is downright smoldering. The rest of the band can't resist getting in on the action.
7
Dancin' in the Streets
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

A lost masterpiece, now restored on the new Dave's Picks! The once-missing jam is a face-stealer.
3
Not Fade Away
Dec. 17, 1992
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

A searing hot jam with lots of Phil and aggressive work from Weir. Underrated.
4
Hurts Me Too
Aug. 24, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

An uncommonly spirited organ solo from Pigpen augmented by searing leads from Jerry make this one stand out.
3
Let It Grow
Oct. 26, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

What this one lacks in deep exploration, it more than makes up for in exceptionally tight playing and strong vocals. A top-shelf performance from all.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Just because it's not epic in length doesn't mean it isn't super heavy and full of great ideas. Lovely version.
Me and Bobby McGee
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

There are too many versions I like better to give this one an upvote, but Keith's piano fills on this version are worthy of mention.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Jerry does some very cool chordal jamming in the transition jam that struck me as fairly unique.
Sugaree
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

I really love this brief window when Keith and Pig are both playing actively. It's not the most epic version, but it does have fantastic vocals and a rich group sound on the instrumental portion.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 22, 1978
Winterland Arena

A cool version. As others have observed, it's quite mellow. But in that mellow space is a lot of creativity from Garcia/Lesh/Weir. The transition jam is full of delicate, unique passages — a pleasant energy current that runs through FOTM.
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