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6
The Music Never Stopped
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Swirling, cohesive and inspired. It may not hit the rousing peaks of 78, but it's damn fine.
3
The Wheel
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Ecstatic and confident with a sweet transition into Sugar Mags.
6
Mexicali Blues
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

This one takes a sharp left turn into some weird tones and aggressive soloing from Keith and Jerry.
9
Deal
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Country rock pulsing with jazzy energy. One of the most exciting pre-hiatus versions.
1
One More Saturday Night
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

Fierce yet loose. Lots of fun is being had and it's infectious.
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Comments

Terrapin Station
July 4, 1989
Rich Stadium

Maybe not the most epic jam, but the performance is laser sharp, helping the weight of the piece land properly in a way that tended to elude the band in earlier years.
Not Fade Away
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Everyone makes the most of the jam space on this version, and the combo of Pigpen and Ned Lagin allows for some new sonic textures in this version.
Loser
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Jerry's fresh eyes toward this song result in a slightly different reading of the lyrics. Here he comes on like a charmer, really pitching his plan and hoping you'll buy what he's selling. The world weary tone he would give the narrator later on ultimately suits the song more, but the early enthusiasm gives this reading its own special feeling. Check it out.
I Need A Miracle
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

The intro to this one almost sounds like it's part of a TOO jam and it lands just perfectly once Bobby kicks off the song proper. Excellent version.
Drums -> Space
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

The Matrix brings out the magic if you're listening on the new Dave's Picks. Pre-MIDI Drums/Space is really a different beast. I love how the Space segment here is practically a mini TOO jam.
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