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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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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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