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    1. Can’t Come Down 3-11-19652. The Only Time Is Now 3-11-1965 3. On The Road Again 25-02-1966 4. You Don’t Have To Ask 25-03-1966 5. It’s A Sin 19-05-1966 6. In The Pines 17-07-1966 7. Nobody’s Fault But Mine 17-07-1966 8. Midnight Hour 16-09-1966 9. Alice D. Millionaire 1-12-1966 10. You Don’t Love Me 1-12-1966 11. Deep Elem Blues 1-12-1966 12. The Golden Road To Unlimited Devotion 18-03-1967 13. Cream Puff War 18-03-1967 14. The Same Thing 18-03-1967 15. Cold Rain And Snow 18-03-1967 16. Viola Lee Blues 18-03-1967 17. Dancing In The Street 3-09-1967 18. That’s It For The Other One 22-10-1967 19. Morning Dew 14-02-1968 20. Good Morning Little Schoolgirl 14-02-1968 21. Dark Star 14-02-1968 22. China Cat Sunflower 14-02-1968 23. The Eleven 14-02-1968 24. Turn On Your Lovelight 14-02-1968 25. That’s It For The Other One 14-02-1968 26. New Potato Caboose 14-02-1968 27. Born Cross-Eyed 14-02-1968 28. Spanish Jam 14-02-1968 29. Alligator 14-02-1968 30. Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) 14-02-1968 31. Feedback 14-02-1968 32. Midnight Hour 14-02-1968 33. Rosemary 7-12-1968 34. Dark Star 2-03-1969 35. St. Stephen 2-03-1969 36. The Eleven 2-03-1969 37. Turn On Your Lovelight 2-03-1969 38. Doin’ That Rag 2-03-1969 39. Dupree’s Diamond Blues 20-04-1969 40. Mountains Of The Moon 20-04-1969 41. Slewfoot 27-06-1969 42. Casey Jones 27-06-1969 43. Dire Wolf 27-06-1969 44. The Main Ten 5-12-1969 45. It’s All Over Now Baby Blue 5-12-1969 46. Overture/Mason’s Children 2-01-1970 47. High Time 2-01-1970 48. Easy Wind 16-01-1970 49. Me And My Uncle 13-02-1970 50. Dire Wolf 13-02-1970 51. Smokestack Lightning 13-02-1970 52. Yellow Dog Story 23-02-1970 53. Monkey And The Engineer 13-02-1970 54. Little Sadie 13-02-1970 55. Wake Up Little Susie 13-02-1970 56. Black Peter 13-02-1970 57. Uncle John’s Band 13-02-1970 58. Katie Mae 13-02-1970 59. Dark Star 13-02-1970 60. That’s It For The Other One 13-02-1970 61. Turn On Your Lovelight 13-02-1970 62. Walkin’ The Dog 21-03-1970 63. Big Boss Man 21-03-1970 64. He Was A Friend Of Mine 21-03-1970 65. Candyman 7-05-1970 66. Cumberland Blues 7-05-1970 67. New Speedway Boogie 7-05-1970 68. I’m A King Bee 7-05-1970 69. Frozen Logger 7-05-1970 70. Don’t Ease Me In 15-05-1970/1 71. I Know You Rider 15-05-1970/1 72. Ain’t It Crazy (The Rub) 15-05-1970/1 73. St. Stephen 15-05-1970/1 74. That’s It For The Other One 15-05-1970/1 75. Cosmic Charlie 15-05-1970/1 76. New Minglewood Blues 15-05-1970/1 77. Morning Dew 15-05-1970/2 78. Good Lovin’ 15-05-1970/2 79. To Lay Me Down 30-07-1970 80. Truckin’ 18-08-1970 81. Dire Wolf 18-08-1970 82. Friend Of The Devil 18-08-1970 83. Dark Hollow 18-08-1970 84. Ripple 18-08-1970 85. Brokedown Palace 18-08-1970 86. Operator 18-08-1970 87. Box Of Rain 17-09-1970 88. Rosalie McFall 18-08-1970 89. New Speedway Boogie 18-08-1970 90. Cold Jordan 18-08-1970 91. Swing Low Sweet Chariot 18-08-1970 92. Dancing In The Street 18-08-1970 93. Sugar Magnolia 18-09-1970 94. It’s A Man’s Man’s Man’s World 18-09-1970 95. Till The Morning Comes 18-09-1970 96. Not Fade Away 18-08-1970 97. Truckin’ 19-02-1971 98. Loser 19-02-1971 99. Cumberland Blues 19-02-1971 100. It Hurts Me Too 19-02-1971 101. Bertha 19-02-1971 102. Playing In The Band 19-02-1971 103. Greatest Story Ever Told 19-02-1971 104. Johnny B. Goode 19-02-1971 105. Good Lovin’ 19-02-1971 106. Casey Jones 19-02-1971 107. Hard To Handle 20-02-1971 108. Bird Song 20-02-1971 109. Not Fade Away 18-03-1971 110. Going Down The Road Feeling Bad 18-03-1971 111. Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) 18-03-1971 112. Feedback 18-03-1971 113. I Second That Emotion 8-04-1971 114. Dark Star 8-04-1971 115. Good Lovin’ 17-04-1971 116. Empty Pages 24-08-1971 117. Beat It On Down The Line 24-08-1971 118. Brown-Eyed Women 24-08-1971 119. Comes A Time 19-10-1971 120. Ramble On Rose 19-10-1971 121. Me And Bobby McGee 19-10-1971 122. Brokedown Palace 19-10-1971 123. That’s It For The Other One 19-10-1971 124. Wharf Rat 19-10-1971 125. Hideaway 7-11-1971 126. Big River 31-12-1971 127. The Same Thing 31-12-1971 128. Promised Land 23-05-1972 129. Sugaree 26-05-1972 130. Mr. Charlie 26-05-1972 131. Black-Throated Wind 26-05-1972 132. Deal 11-05-1972 133. Chinatown Shuffle 11-05-1972 134. Rockin’ Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu 23-05-1972 135. Mexicali Blues 23-05-1972 136. Black Peter 24-05-1972 137. Dire Wolf 26-05-1972 138. The Stranger 26-05-1972 139. Playing In The Band 26-05-1972 140. Good Lovin’ 4-05-1972 141. Truckin’ 26-04-1972 142. The Faster We Go The Rounder We Get 26-04-1972 143. Comes A Time 25-05-1972 144. Tennessee Jed 11-05-1972 145. Jack Straw 4-05-1972 146. Dark Star 4-05-1972 147. Sugar Magnolia 17-04-1972 148. Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) 17-04-1972 149. Johnny B. Goode 17-04-1972 150. Stella Blue 17-06-1972 151. Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo 26-07-1972 152. Dark Star 26-07-1972 153. Comes A Time 26-07-1972 154. Dark Star 27-08-1972 155. El Paso 27-08-1972 156. Sing Me Back Home 27-08-1972 157. Around And Around 23-09-1972 158. It’s All Over Now Baby Blue 23-09-1972 159. That’s It For The Other One 23-09-1972 160. Wharf Rat 23-09-1972 161. Box Of Rain 30-10-1972 162. Truckin’ 30-10-1972 163. Tomorrow Is Forever 30-10-1972 164. Around And Around 30-10-1972 165. Candyman 30-10-1972 166. Eyes Of The World 10-06-1973 167. Stella Blue 10-06-1973 168. Loser 17-09-1973 169. Looks Like Rain 17-09-1973 170. Row Jimmy 17-09-1973 171. Jack Straw 17-09-1973 172. Loose Lucy 17-09-1973 173. You Ain’t Woman Enough To Take My Man 17-09-1973 174. Let Me Sing Your Blues Away 17-09-1973 175. Here Comes Sunshine 6-12-1973 176. Big River 6-12-1973 177. Dark Star 6-12-1973 178. Weather Report Suite 8-12-1973 179. Big Railroad Blues 19-12-1973 1. Let It Rock 23-06-1974 2. Deal 21-05-1974 3. The Race Is On 21-05-1974 4. Scarlet Begonias 21-05-1974 5. El Paso 21-05-1074 6. Row Jimmy 21-05-1974 7. Money Money 21-05-1974 8. Ship Of Fools 21-05-1974 9. Weather Report Suite 21-05-1974 10. China Doll 21-05-1974 11. Playing In The Band 21-05-1974 12. US Blues 21-05-1974 13. Loose Lucy 25-07-1974 14. He’s Gone 29-07-1974 15. Truckin’ 29-07-1974 16. Nobody’s Fault But Mine 29-07-1974 17. Spanish Jam 29-07-1974 18. The Faster We Go The Rounder We Get 29-07-1974 19. Wharf Rat 29-07-1974 20. Seastones 18-10-1974 21. Interlude 18-10-1974 22. Dark Star 18-10-1974 23. Morning Dew 18-10-1974 24. Interlude 13-08-1975 25. Help On The Way 13-08-1975 26. Slipknot 13-08-1975 27. Franklin’s Tower 13-08-1975 28. The Music Never Stopped 13-08-1975 29. Eyes Of The World 13-08-1975 30. King Solomon’s Marbles 13-08-1975 31. King Solomon’s Marbles 13-08-1975 32. Crazy Fingers 13-08-1975 33. Drum Theme 13-08-1975 34. The Faster We Go The Rounder We Get 13-08-1975 35. Sage And Spirit 13-08-1975 36. Going Down The Road Feeling Bad 13-08-1975 37. US Blues 13-08-1975 38. Blues For Allah 13-08-1975 39. Might As Well 3-06-1976 40. Cassidy 3-06-1976 41. Lazy Lightning 3-06-1976 42. Supplication 3-06-1976 43. The Wheel 3-06-1976 44. Friend Of The Devil 4-06-1976 45. Mission In The Rain 4-06-1976 46. Cosmic Charlie 4-06-1976 47. It’s All Over Now 18-03-1977 48. Sugaree 18-03-1977 49. Estimated Prophet 18-03-1977 50. Terrapin Station 18-03-1977 51. Drum Transition 18-03-1977 52. Not Fade Away 18-03-1977 53. St. Stephen 18-03-1977 54. Around And Around 18-03-1977 55. Samson And Delilah 20-03-1977 56. Sunrise 1-05-1977 57. Dancing In The Street 4-05-1977 58. Jack-A-Roe 13-05-1977 59. Passenger 15-05-1977 60. High Time 18-05-1977 61. Shakedown Street 16-09-1978 62. Interlude 16-09-1978 63. Interlude 16-09-1978 64. Truckin’ 16-09-1978 65. Stella Blue 16-09-1978 66. Around And Around 16-09-1978 67. I Need A Miracle 17-10-1978 68. Estimated Prophet 17-10-1978 69. Eyes Of The World 17-10-1978 70. Interlude 17-10-1978 71. Interlude 17-10-1978 72. If I Had The World To Give 17-10-1978 73. Around And Around 17-10-1978 74. Scarlet Begonias 22-10-1978 75. Fire On The Mountain 22-10-1978 76. From The Heart Of Me 22-10-1978 77. Stagger Lee 24-11-1978 78. New Minglewood Blues 24-11-1978 79. Cold Rain And Snow 10-12-1979 80. Greatest Story Ever Told 10-12-1979 81. Alabama Getaway 1-05-1980 82. Promised Land 1-05-1980 83. Lost Sailor 1-05-1980 84. Saint Of Circumstance 1-05-1980 85. Deal 1-05-1980 86. Althea 3-09-1980 87. Little Red Rooster 3-09-1980 88. Candyman 3-09-1980 89. Easy To Love You 3-09-1980 90. Far From Me 4-09-1980 91. Iko Iko 7-10-1980 92. Heaven Help The Fool 7-10-1980 93. Oh Babe It Ain’t No Lie 9-10-1980 94. Ripple 9-10-1980 95. Feel Like A Stranger 9-10-1980 96. Never Trust A Woman 30-09-1981 97. Walkin’ Blues 28-05-1982 98. I Got A Mind To Give Up Living 28-05-1982 99. Throwing Stones 20-09-1982 100. Day Job 20-09-1982 101. Wang Dang Doodle 2-09-1983 102. Jack Straw 2-09-1983 103. I Just Want To Make Love To You 22-07-1984 104. Man Smart Woman Smarter 22-07-1984 105. Down In The Bottom/I Ain’t Superstitious 28-12-1984 106. She Belongs To Me 4-04-1985 107. That’s It For The Other One 16-06-1985 108. Willie & The Hand Jive 23-03-1986 109. Not Fade Away 30-03-1986 110. Mighty Quinn 30-03-1986 111. Funiculi Funicula 9-05-1987 112. When Push Comes To Shove 9-05-1987 113. Tons Of Steel 9-05-1987 114. My Brother Esau 9-05-1987 115. West LA Fadeaway 10-05-1987 116. Black Muddy River 10-05-1987 117. Touch Of Grey 12-06-1987 118. Hell In A Bucket 18-09-1987 119. Sugaree 18-09-1987 120. Walkin’ Blues 18-09-1987 121. When I Paint My Masterpiece 18-09-1987 122. Gentlemen Start Your Engines 26-06-1988 123. We Can Run 29-09-1989 124. California Earthquake 20-10-1989 125. Just A Little Light 26-03-1990 126. Picasso Moon 26-03-1990 127. Blow Away 26-03-1990 128. Built To Last 26-03-1990 129. Victim Or The Crime 6-05-1990 130. Foolish Heart 6-05-1990 131. Dark Star 26-09-1991 132. Saint Of Circumstance 26-09-1991 133. Eyes Of The World 26-09-1991 134. Interlude 26-09-1991 135. Interlude 26-09-1991 136. The Faster We Go The Rounder We Get 26-09-1991 137. Dark Star Part 2 26-09-1991 138. So Many Roads 22-02-1992 139. Wave To The Wind 22-02-1992 140. Don’t Ease Me In 22-02-1992 141. Way To Go Home 23-02-1992 142. Corinna 23-02-1992 143. Lazy River Road 21-02-1993 144. Eternity 21-02-1993 145. Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again 20-07-1994 146. Samba In The Rain 20-07-1994 147. Salt Lake City 21-02-1995 148. Liberty 21-02-1995 149. Easy Answers 23-03-1995 150. Unbroken Chain 23-03-1995 151. Childhood’s End 9-07-1995
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    The final Furthur shows ever were in Mexico in January 2014. This is before Fare Thee Well was announced and before John Mayer gloriously entered our universe. We thought this was the end of the music ... They segued from Scarlett Begonias not into Fire on the Mountain but into the best Reuben and Cherise of all time. And then, under a glowing full moon at night they did the most lovely Standing on the Moon ever. My wife and I thought we were gliding to Fennario ... Jerry was there in spirit for sure and those may have been the most memorable Dead experiences ever for those few of us lucky to be there
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    Try the nice folks at: help@setlist.fm Just a few keystrokes for them.
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    Are there any lists of the best of Dave's? I could dive into it myself but figure someone with greater knowledge may have already tackled this, trying to make one playlist that is manageable in size.
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    Not a bad jam list at all...I would listen to entire shows tho. Just me
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    Try DeadBase. You'll find it there.
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    openers?
    trying to find a list of every opening song ever played. would love to see how many times each song was played, but will settle for just a list of song names. thanks in advance!
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    Hi Everyone. Only got into The Dead about 4 years ago thanks to a good friend (and lifetime fan) taking me under his wing. I have a "favorites" CD that I burned that I listen to in the car mostly (I.e. good driving tunes) and would welcome everyone's comments as to my selection, here goes: 1) Oh Boy, Manhattan Center, 1971 2) Next Time You See Me, Fillmore East, 1971 (Ladies and Gentlemen) 3) Ain't It Crazy (The Rub), Fillmore East, 1971 (Ladies and Gentlemen) 4) Big River, Great American Music Hall, 1975 5) Franklin's Tower, Great American Music Hall, 1975 6) Promised Land, Stanley Theatre, 1972 7) Me And My Uncle, Jarhunderthalle, 1972 8) Sugar Magnolia, Fillmore West, 1977 (New Years Eve) 9) Hard To Handle, Hollywood Palladium, 1972 10) Playin' In The Band, Jarhunderthalle, 1972 11) Truckin', Fillmore East, 1971 (Ladies and Gentlemen)
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    Listening to this right now - 10/21/83 Wharf Rat. INDEED worth a listen and re-listen many times over. Solid.
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So, what are your all-time greats?
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Submitted by Oroboros on Mon, 02/25/2008 - 15:14

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that would be the Dark Star from 12-6-73 show at the Cleveland Convention Center that clocks in at over 40 minutes (and then segues>Eyes of the World>Stella Blue>Sugar Magnolia!) but I don't have that one. Good luck in your search, dhk!
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Submitted by AndLeaveItOn on Wed, 04/23/2008 - 22:19

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They've always said that with The Dead, it's not about performing the song perfectly, but rather the energy and emotion ... whether measuring in terms of a song, a show, a run, or even a tour. If I were writing this ten years ago, I'd probably have 100 songs on this list. But where Dick says the preference changes daily, I would say my list dwindles daily. That's not to say the ones that fall to the wayside aren't still great ... But I'm eternally searching for the perfect list to hand to a newcomer, and be able to confidently say "THIS is why people love The Dead." I believe there are a handful of songs that not only have great energy and emotion, but are also note perfect. (Or damn near) Here, I humbly submit my top 20 favorite performances, in no particular order. Thanks for reading.... Oh, PS- I hope this doesn't come off as pretentious. I got a TON of great suggestions from this forum, and I just wanted to return the favor. Thank you! DARK STAR 11/08/69 (dp 16) Packs all of the punch of a 30 minute jam into about 15 ... Very distinctive version for '69 LOVELIGHT 04/27/71 (ladies & gents....) Pigpen in all of his glory.... LOOKS LIKE RAIN 04/08/72 (europe '72 remaster bonus track) Jerry on pedal steel. Prettiest version I've ever heard. (Just look the other way when Jerry flubs a chord at the end of the solo....) ONE MORE SATURDAY NIGHT 04/08/72 (steppin' out) I've never heard them rock quite like this, except for this one other time.... (See GDTRFB) CHINA CAT / RIDER 06/26/74 (dp 12) I'm baffled as to why no one ever talks about this one. It's 20+ minutes of lazy and in-the-pocket groove. Great harmonies, too. GDTRFB 10/18/74 (gd movie/soundtrack) Explosive! I have never heard this much pure intensity in straight rock terms. A must hear! BROWN-EYED WOMEN 05/08/77 Yeah, I know ... Cornell, blah blah blah. :) But I have yet to hear a funkier version. 12/26/79 (dp 5) is pretty damn close, though.... MISSISSIPPI HALF-STEP 09/03/77 Another show that gets accused of being overrated. Although I mostly agree, there has never been another Half-Step that I've heard that reaches these heights. Make sure you listen to the build in the middle. LET IT GROW 10/11/77 (road trips vol. 1, no. 2) I felt like I got run over by a train the first time I heard this. Hopefully you will, too. :) LOSER 12/29/77 (dp10) I read somewhere that Jerry played a different guitar this night. I don't know if the rumor is true, but the solo is STINGING. A very unique sounding solo for this song, and it's full of passion. ESTIMATED PROPHET 08/12/79 (so many roads box) Perfect transitions, Brent's solo ... 'Nuff said! HE'S GONE -> CAUTION JAM 05/06/81 (dp 13) This is a very dark and murky version of He's Gone, and comes off even more heartfelt than other versions I've heard. As far as the Caution Jam is concerned, all I can say is "WTF???" LOST SAILOR 06/15/85 I've always had a soft spot for this song. Bob sings beautifully, and the music is flawless. COMES A TIME 11/01/85 (dp 21) So, you think the song's over and drifting off into "Space," then BAM!, they all fall back into it perfectly. I've listened to that section 100 times, and I STILL can't figure out how the hell they did that! You have to hear this performance. MORNING DEW 09/18/87 Ok, it is very important that you hear this. Easily the most emotional Jerry performance I've ever heard. Just listen the way he pours his soul into his vocals, and later, the guitar solo. There's this one note ... this ONE note he hammers near the very end ... Man, my hair stands up just thinking about it. If this list were only a "top three," this would be in it. PLAYING IN THE BAND 07/29/88 (so many roads box) A pretty rare, un-separated version. The middle, "main ten" jam builds and builds until it sounds like the world is coming to an end! Once the damage has been done, you hear them quietly crawling out of the rubble before they hit the last chorus. BOX OF RAIN 07/19/89 (phil zone) Perfect. The definitive live version. STUCK INSIDE OF MOBILE WITH THE MEMPHIS BLUES AGAIN 10/09/89 Bob really hams it up on this one, and it sounds like the rest of the band is supporting him 100%. Sooooo much power and energy coming across here, and the guys seem to be having a great time. SCARLET / FIRE 03/22/90 (so many roads box) This is the hardest tune(s) for me to find an absolute favorite performance of, but I think most of you will agree that this is a great one. Pretty economical for a s/f, clocking in at only 20 minutes or so. It's virtually flawless though, and that's why I chose it. STELLA BLUE 08/01/94 I dare you to get a copy of this and not tear up when you hear Jerry sing at the end. I prefer SBs to audience tapes, but this one you almost need the audience recording to hear the fans' reactions, and to get the full effect. I cried when I heard this for the fist time.
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Submitted by fatumseye on Sat, 04/26/2008 - 22:43

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I could use a little help finding a tour date.Back in the 90`s me and my friend Dan went to several shows and became grate fans of the Dead. Dan collected 100`s of tapes that we would spend our evenings listening to shows, wishing we where at them all. One show hit me like no other during those days, The energy from Jerry and the Band had me bouncing in the sky. I think it was in `76 at the Philly spectrum? Is it possible they played the spectrum in `76. If so would anyone have a great copy to $$. That top 20 sounds like something I be interested in also!! Gratefully, Fatumseye (Joe)
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Submitted by yuletime on Tue, 04/29/2008 - 20:37

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Rochester NY - 9/1980
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Submitted by sgrmag2564 on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 11:09

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I have a couple favorites here, First Sugar Magnolia June 20 1983, the absolute best Sgr Mag I have ever heard, live, tape, cd, what have you. The mud, rain and the energy of the audience, wow, I'm getting chills thinking about it. The same show the Truckin was awesome, the lightning hitting somewhere close by and killing the power for about 2 seconds, most bands would have started the song over, but not our boys, seemed like they picked up with the very next note and finished with a bang. The next year June 26 1984, they opened the first night with, what I thought was a space, but turned into Casey Jones. I lost count of visited shows around 50 and that was the only CJ I saw live.
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Submitted by Deadly on Wed, 04/30/2008 - 13:44

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I shy away from anything post Brent so my exposure to Days Between is limited. Anyone have a favorite version of Days Between ? To me, that song is Jerry and Hunter at there finest. Thanks in advance....
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Submitted by newgendeadhead on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 00:53

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Just curious, what is your favorite black throated wind? I've been looking for a good one to show to potential deadheads for a while now, any advice?
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Submitted by starsleeper on Wed, 05/21/2008 - 10:49

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eyes of the world from Englishtown
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Submitted by GratefulGigi on Wed, 05/21/2008 - 12:42

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3/30/08 Phila Pa Sweetest reggie version of Uncle's John's Band!
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Submitted by barca on Wed, 06/04/2008 - 17:04

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My new (re-discovered) favorite is the often mentioned show with Branford at Nassau, 3-29-90. Thanks for mentioning that show everyone. The entire second set is incredible, but go now and listen to the Eyes of the World and the Lovelight. What other guest musicians have come out and put on that type of performance with the band? In Chicago, James Cotton rocked Schoolgirl on June something 1992 (my first show).
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Submitted by marye on Thu, 06/05/2008 - 08:39

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Branford and Hornsby pretty much top my list in this regard.
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Submitted by gerrymcwilliams8 on Tue, 06/24/2008 - 07:25

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i agree with the guy shakedown 4/6/82morning dew , terrapin from that show also amazing that 2nd set is one of their best moments also 9/21/82 set 1 looks like rain,playin,crazy fingers all top versions and the southwest motif overall after looks like....jerry says lets get the f**k outta here and then i think they come back and do china rider this is 1st set mind you the playing is inspired i still use these two shows as material when i teach improvisation to music students
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Submitted by reens on Sat, 06/28/2008 - 18:51

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personal fave is the Hard to Handle off Philzone, August 6, 1971. So loose, so jammin-danceable. I liked it so much I wrote an article about it slowreview.com such a hot solo. reens
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Submitted by granfallooon on Mon, 07/07/2008 - 01:02

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My all time favorite Grateful Dead song is "Rosemary" but it was never played live as far as I know. It's just Phil and Jerry and the lyrics are sooooo strange!!! I also like "What's Become of the Baby" but it's hard to whistle or sing in the shower!!! And then there's the "Barbed Wire Whipping Party" but that's another story all together. I just came back from the dentist. "Unusual travel suggestions are dancing lessons from God" ... ... the Books of Bokonon
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Submitted by lesh74lush on Mon, 09/08/2008 - 11:45

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China>Rider 5/19/74Eyes 9/3/77 & 6/26/74 & 8/13/75 Dark Star 2/13/70 The 11 8/24/68 (Two from the Vault) Playin 4/26/72 (100yr hall) Help>Frank 5/22/77 Comes a time 5/4/77 Scarlet>Fire 10/2/77 & 3/22/90 Jam 7/27/73 & 11/20/78 Shakedown 11/20/78 PeggyO 5/7/77 1/2 step 5/7/77 Sugaree 5/22/77 (with out a doubt!)
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Submitted by Steffi and Jochen on Fri, 10/31/2008 - 12:00

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...from 3/28/81 is both long -nearly 13 mins- and veeeery strong. A flawless version; let alone the little feedback noise...
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Submitted by chook on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 09:54

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LLR - 1984-03-31 and 1985-11-08 (could be the 5th not the 8th, its one of them, and SMOKING!) Deal - 1989-07-04, 1989-07-19 The Other One - so many out there but i really love 1978-01-22 Althea - 1990-09-12, 1989-07-19, Terrapin LTD. Goin to Nassau Sugaree - 1989-07-19 Morning Dew - also, sooo many but DP28, DP3, 1972-09-21, New Years Cow Palace 76-77, 1977-05-08, 1977-05-22 etc.... New Minglewood - 1989-07-18, 1984-03-31 Feel Like a Stranger - 1987-04-06, 1989-07-17, 1984-03-31 ill be back later to post more.
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Submitted by chook on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 10:01

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Jack Straw - 1987-04-06, Dead Set, Goin to Nassau, probably a lot i've forgot too. High Time - 1981-05-06, anyone else know of a High Time with a guitar solo?????? Let it Grow - DP 25, 1990-09-12, DP32, DP13 China>Rider - DP12, DP31, 1989-07-17 Music Never Stopped - DP18, DP3 NFA - 1977-09-03, 1977-10-11 He's Gone - 1984-03-31
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Submitted by chook on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 12:23

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o yea couple more EXCELLENT must listen DEWs 1972-12-31 w/ david crosby. ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE, crosby deserves a lot of credit because he is a large part to what makes this dew special, jerry bobby, david and phil all flowing together, god i love it!!!! 1972-10-21 - really love this one too, phil is just dropping bombs left and frikkin right
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Submitted by Jimmy C. on Wed, 11/19/2008 - 13:35

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Have a listen Gone are the days we stopped to decide........where we should go......we just ride.
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Submitted by Steffi and Jochen on Sun, 11/30/2008 - 10:23

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...yes, let me once more try to convince you about this spectacular show... the boys had no easy task following The Who on that Rockpalast-night, but they did exceptionally well considering they played for an audience that hardly knew the band by name over here in Germany. You know, german audiences whistle, if they don't like something and there where lots of whistles during 1st set when they were tuning up between songs. People here like that "now we're gonna play our next song, it's called bla-bla-bla one two three four"-attitude. When the set crashed to an end with an incredible powerful Deal, they slowly had gotten into it. The setlist reads quite conventional, but there really aren't any hang-ups, no vocal lapses, only strong versions, many of them able to turn on any dead-novice! A magnificient Sugaree that really rocks, a Shakedown both long and very potent, the above mentioned Deal, a pre-drums O1 with a very noisy and spacey synth and feedback section before giving way to drums... and the rest from NFA through to Good Lovin' is sheer power and delight throughout! Pete Townsend sat in during that part; he was so stoned, that they turned down his guitar in the live-mix next to inaudible! (Jerry sent that occasional amused smile to him once in a while...) So, people; if you still don't own that fantastic show on foreign ground: get it!
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Submitted by NYsteve on Sun, 11/30/2008 - 10:37

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4-13-1983, Patrick Gymnasium, UVM, Burlington Single note transition between tunes gives me chills just thinkin' about it right now! The boys were on FIRE that night and 3000 people had a blast! ..even a blind man knows when the sun is shinin'...you can feel it!..
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Submitted by goindowntheroad on Thu, 01/01/2009 - 17:59

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I asked about this in another thread and still haven.'t found the answer... Anybody know anything about a version of Bird Song they play occasionally on the Sirius GDC. It doesn't sound like it's live-it's a pretty slow, quiet version, but not as psychedelic as the original Jerry solo. I've checked out alot of websites and haven't found the answer. Even tried emailing Sirius ! Any info would be "grately" appreciated...
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Submitted by TigerLilly on Fri, 01/02/2009 - 05:01

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Am ashamed to admit that have freaking finally dug out a pig/janice Lovelight and am freaking out with joy!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry to admit my ignorance so loud and all-but so full of joy have to admit that have found my new fave LOVELIGHT ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now someone will prolly be asking WHICH pig/janice lovelight-like sunshine daydream just did. Suspecting is the 69 one. But not sure. I don't know don't really care let there be songs to fill the air ********************************** Don't part with your illusions. When they are gone, you will still exist, but you have ceased to live. Samuel Clemens
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Submitted by gary88keysxk2 on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 16:09

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How can you beat that? Also 1973 shows from Boston Music Hall. All three shows. The early summer '76 shows from the Beacon Theater, The Capital Theater - Passaic and The Tower Theater in Philly.
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Submitted by TxJed on Thu, 01/15/2009 - 18:01

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It is really difficult for me to pick a favorite version of any of them with such a wide selection to choose from.Right now it would be St Stephen/Eleven, from the Filmore West '69 disc set I think, but could be wrong. My favorite Friend of the Devil would have to be the Garcia/Grissom version. So moving after listening to and enjoying the original for so long. It ages very well. Good to know you got shoes to wear when you find the floor.
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Submitted by Augest_West1971 on Sun, 01/25/2009 - 08:53

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Eyes of the World> China Doll from Freedom Hall, Louisville, Ky 6/18/1974
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Submitted by vballunit12 on Thu, 01/29/2009 - 23:49

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Well, I've been reading these posts for the better part of 2 years now, so I guess its about time I added my two cents. Just some current favs Peggy-O- DP 15 China>Rider- Without a Net, 11-14-73 san diego Casey Jones- Ladies & Gentlemen really tough ones: Scarlet/Fire: 3-28-77 (first ever fire, jerry just scorches, what else is new), 5-17-77 u of alabama, dp 18, 4-24-78 illinois state-bob and jerry dueling hard around 5mins and beyond, unreal. Dark Star: 2-27-69 winterland, 4-5-69 avalon ballroom, 12-6-73 cleveland, 43 mins followed by eyes...gnarly. TIFTOO: 2-27-69, 2-15-69, 1-2-70, dp 18 is short but intense Eyes: 2-15-73 out of dark star, dp 15 brown eyed women- 4-2-73, 6-22-73
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Submitted by Drumhead on Fri, 01/30/2009 - 13:03

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Some of my fav's Dark Star 10-30-73 - (11-11-73 is great too... but all the fall '73 DS's are amazing) and then Dark Star 10-9-89 and 10-16-89 (10-9-89 sends chills down my back with the crowd) Playin' pick any from the fall of '73 or the spring of '77 High Time - 9-14-82 Lost Sailor 6-15-85 - best version ever Saturday Night 6-22-85 Iko, Samson, He's Gone, Smokestack & Come's A Time 6-24-85 Stranger & Friend Of The Devil 10-29-85 (but 7-4-84 is great too) Black Peter & Baby Blue 9-15-87 Crazy Fingers 7-17-88 Scarlet > Fire 9-22-90 Truckin' 9-20-91 Best Tours: Europe '72 Fall '73 Spring '77 Summer '82 Summer '85 Fall '89 Spring '90
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Submitted by salem on Sun, 02/01/2009 - 12:30

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Morning Dew ---> Richmond 11/2/85 This show is often overlooked in favor of the previous night (Dick's Picks vol. 21). But anyway, the Morning Dew coming out of space is absolutely magical. The transistion from Space is haunting, the music is flawless, and Jerry's vocals are powerful. But, what stands out is Phil... he is just thumping right at the climax of the song. Beautiful music. The entire show ---> Hampton 10/9/89 ("Formally The Warlocks) Why this show hasn't been formally released is beyond me. It is smoking hot... the set list and the playing.
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Submitted by free idea on Mon, 02/02/2009 - 10:50

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Jerry delivers the goods on this version, hard to imagine a more perfect deliveryof this song. The show leading up to it is not shabby, but it just seems like the entire show led to this version of this song. Still seems that way 15+ years later.
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Submitted by BobbaLee on Tue, 02/03/2009 - 18:35

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I love the Spring 77 shows -The Estimated on this Dicks Pic is mesmerizing . but my favorite Jerry ballad and solo is the "Comes A Time" from the same show. I have listened to all of Jerry's ballad solos and there are many great ones but this struck me immediately as probably his best. I wonder why this song doesn't seem to get much discussion from fans. Also there is a beautiful part where Keith comes in with some very nice chord changes. And the road goes on forever.... BobbaLee
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Submitted by huxley138 on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 13:50

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Shakedown St columbia, MD 6/30/85Dark Star 3/29/94(my 16th bday, last dark star w jerry...my 4th show) Alaska run 1980...BRENT RUNS IT!!EASY TO LOVE NOT FADE AWAY AHH YEAH! Fillmore East run Valentines 1970(probably the BEST alligator>cautions>WBYGN>feedback Fillmore West 2/8/69(date may be incorrect) another ripping show..at the end jerry says "goodbye from the electronic mice" as the roadies unplug their insts in the middle of feedback.. Crusader Rabbit Stealth band..NYE 01-02...the boys finally get back together..all of phil n friends plus all the dead Not fade away>truckin>playing>drumz>wheel>playing...HOLY CRAP BATMAN!! Terrapin Station 'offical' reunion show East Troy, WI....'BORN CROSS EYED FIRST TIME SINCE 68!!!!!!!!"...and the 'Terrapin Station' was MIND BLOWING(listen to the synth effects when the 'terrapin' chant begins) Hampton Col. in VA as the warlocks..dont rem date...killer show Portland 74 run...killer Weather report suite... any of several AMAZING terrapin stations from the 91 dual keyboard shows.. all for now...IN SAVANNAH NEED RIDE TO GBORO ASAP CAN LEAVE TOMM(SAT) n BE BACK MON!!!!HAVE $$$$$$$ HELP! "when the going gets weird, the weird turn PRO" -Hunter S Thompson
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Submitted by dpito on Sat, 05/02/2009 - 00:05

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is the track that locked me into the band to this day. I was hoping someone else would mention this performance. Probably their heaviest tracks ever. I had a taper friend in college who recorded this show, and this was the last show of the tour before he had to come back for school, so I heard it two days later, again, and again, and again. So I can say definitively that I became a Head on March 25th 1987, and have absorbed everything since. Thanks DK.
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Submitted by dpito on Sat, 05/02/2009 - 00:17

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was also outstanding. I was not at the show, but had I friend who was an excellent taper with TOL equipment. Any Let it Grow fan should check out this show. Oh, and BTW, excellent show all-around, too.
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Submitted by gibsonrocker800 on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 07:36

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My all-time favorite version of any song is from 11/14/73. The China-Cat is unlike anything you've ever heard. During the part where they jam into IKYR, the whole mood of the song changes into these other 4 chords and it is the most fantastic piece of music i've ever heard. Jerry's lead makes me want to cry, its so powerful. Perfect addition to any deadhead's collection. Also, the "Eyes of the World" from this show is also my favorite version. It's perfect.
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Submitted by fukengruven on Mon, 05/04/2009 - 21:45

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gibsonrocker800, I don't believe I have heard the version you speak of. My current favorite jam of all time is the china cat into rider on 3/23/74 @ the cow palace. Pure magic. I will check out the 11/14/73 version though to see how they compare. Please give this a listen too if you havn't already. It happens to be on Dick's Picks 24 though it's not the complete show.
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Submitted by gibsonrocker800 on Sun, 05/17/2009 - 12:29

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Just finished listenin to the China Cat Sunflower from 3/23/74 and i gotta say it's fantasic. It has that same 4-chord-UJB rhythm i was talkin about. Good stuff man. Thank you very much for sharing =] Hope you enjoy 11/14/73.
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Submitted by noonie on Mon, 05/18/2009 - 16:27

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a most amazing dancing in the streets i ever heard i listen to it about once a week or so.... i just get off so much when i hear it...then they blend right into dire wolf..do your self a favor get it and dance dance dance in the street ( watch for traffic)
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Submitted by Northbound Train on Thu, 06/11/2009 - 06:26

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All I can say is WOW, this song is haunting and as powerful as I've ever heard Jerry from the Old Renaissance Faire Grounds. I start almost everyday with a cup of joe and Jerry belting this out. I close my eyes and see John Coffey (big guy) from The Green Mile as "The warden lead the prisoner to his doom" and his last words are "Let my guitar playin' friend fill my request" and Jerry is sitting there singing him back home with the gospel choir in the background...very powerful. Give it a listen... http://www.archive.org/details/gd72-08-27.sbd.bertha-ashley.21619.sbeok… Also just listened to the 8-1-94 Stella Blue and it certainly is a fantastic version as a poster pointed out...I was at that Birthday show and Jerry really poured his heart into it and let it all hang out...awesome !!!
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Submitted by dogstarz on Fri, 08/14/2009 - 01:52

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Let It Grow 9-2-79 This is the first Brent LIG and also the longest ever!!!Dark Star>Eyes 11-11-73 The Mind Left Body Jam in the middle of all this is perhaps the best of that as well Sugaree 12-28-79 If you haven't heard this, this is a must listen. Keep Your Day Job Any version that was not in the encore slot. Although an interesting theory has been thrown around that a Day Job encore means the whole show is smokin hot _____________________________________________________________________________ Initial studies have concluded that repeated exposure to Grateful Dead music may be habit forming, and can result in a permanent change to the psyche of the listener. While no one has successfully reversed this condition, it can sometimes be controlled to
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Submitted by lostsailor... on Fri, 11/13/2009 - 11:54

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my all-time fave (for today) has gotta be 7/7/78 Red Rocks, bouncy, fun, and everybody seems to be into it - including the crowd! oh, to have been there for this run!!!!