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Mountain Jam
July 27, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Not sure what constitutes a "Mountain Jam" but this is a jam in the mountain and it's fantastic stuff. Garcia soars w/ that '73 tone, Lesh is on fire.
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New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 6, 1981
Rosemont Horizon

Real nice groove to it throughout. Garcia comes in blazing with that stanky early 80s tone at start of the short jam. Fine one.
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Johnny B. Goode
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Fun cap off to a real good Red Rocks show. Phil sounded so good in the mix this entire show.
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Sugar Magnolia
Jan. 28, 1987
San Francisco Civic Auditorium

Decent one up until the jam, and Garcia comes in guns a blazing! The jam is awesome! Everyone sounds great.
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Eyes Of The World
Jan. 28, 1987
San Francisco Civic Auditorium

Opens with the most insane voice crack I’ve ever heard from Garcia. Lol. Not a great performance. Phil sounds good tho

Comments

Mexicali Blues
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

"You fucked me up.." "now pay attention" this one really made me smile, and it's still played well despite the mess-ups. Garcia compensates for the flub as usual. Upvote :)
Looks Like Rain
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

Good one. But christ that ending it awkward isn't it lol
Loser
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

YEOW. This one is real sharp. Jeez. Keith comes in with some perfect fills too. Garcia’s pouring it all out.
Let It Grow
Nov. 22, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Solid. Tiger definitely on the prowl. Big version that almost feels like it’s on the precipice of greatness. Brent’s added sparkle at the end is nice.
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Nov. 22, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Feels half baked to me honestly. Garcia’s vox strong, good last solo. It’s decent