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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

Estimated Prophet
March 21, 1981
Rainbow Theatre

Seriously underrated. Jerry rips a hole in the jam with some probing, angry lead parts that Brent and Bob navigate with creativity and grace. The new Dave's Picks should give this version some shine.
The Wheel
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

The wasted jam potential of The Wheel has never been more evident than in this version. They absolutely float from Space into a beautiful reading of the main song, begin to find some exiting new space, then gently ripcord into Wharf Rat. Why couldn't they ever just let The Wheel stretch out?
He's Gone
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

There's nothing wrong with this performance but it sort of lets the wind out after a hot 4-song stretch.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Jerry plays some really lovely lines at the end of Lost Sailor just before triggering a bit of fuzz and wah. Phil takes the hint and steps up in a big way, creating a nice pocket before Saint. Cool version.
Touch of Grey
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

Triumphant performance with a very full sound from the expanded lineup. Vince adds a lot of great color and Phil keeps the energy high throughout.
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