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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

Cold Rain and Snow
July 13, 1989
RFK Stadium

Jerry and Brent really throw it back to the original studio version with the mini-jam on the bridge. Gorgeous.
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
July 12, 1989
RFK Stadium

As good as Bruce and Brent are, Jerry does not let himself be outdone. The lead guitar solo on here is an absolute scorcher.
All Along the Watchtower
July 10, 1989
Giants Stadium

The Nevilles add some special flavor to this version.
Truckin'
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

The jam here makes me very happy, but it also kind of bums me out. The band breaks free into a fun and interesting space, but the self-imposed rigidity of the 80s show format wins out and has them walking off stage right at the precipice of something new and unique. It's everything beautiful and frustrating about 80s Dead all at once.
Drums -> Space
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

One of the more thoughtful explorations in MIDI-era Space
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