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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.
4
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.
2
Mama Tried
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Tight version with a spirited solo from Jerry.
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Looks Like Rain
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Loose and dreamy, quintessential '73 Dead.
New Potato Caboose
June 8, 1969
Fillmore West

Filthy in the best possible way. Top-shelf Dead
He Was A Friend of Mine
June 8, 1969
Fillmore West

Easily the best version. Tight, soulful vocals followed by an extremely tasteful Garcia solo accompanied by some tasty work from Weir/Lesh. Even TC's lines hit. Get hip to it.
Dancin' in the Streets
June 8, 1969
Fillmore West

Insanely underrated version. Hell I'd go so far as to say this is essential Dead. Incredible group improv.
Not Fade Away
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

You can hear Jerry writing the foundation of West LA mid Jam. He repeats a figure far more times than he usually does, but for good cause. Aside from the West LA seedlings, Weir is making creative contributions from beginning to end, including some halfway decent slide work. Top-shelf version.
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