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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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Comments

Uncle John's Band
March 24, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Phil is going absolutely nuts on this one.
Good Lovin'
Feb. 2, 1970
Fox Theatre

I really wish they hadn't rushed out of the jam, but this version has the goods.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 20, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

TC is more loud than he is good on this one. It seems like an inspired version, but the mix is so off it's hard to really judge.
The Other One
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

It may be short, but unlike similar versions, it packs in a lot of energy. Short of going full brain-melt, the band gives you what you need in full before the transition to Stella.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

As formulaic as China > Riders can be, I'm surprised to see such a well-played, free-wheeling version get so little love. Brent starts pushing this one into new territory from the first note, but by the time the transition jam is underway, everyone is chasing the muse right alongside him.
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