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West L.A. Fadeaway
Oct. 31, 1985
Carolina Coliseum - University of South Carolina

Extra special Halloween energy on this night...very strange start to the show as well
22
Eyes Of The World
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Super exploratory, Phil is all over it and Kieth is exciting...Jerry ain't half bad either...kreutzman rules
15
Wharf Rat
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Perfection in the midst of a Playin' sandwich
34
Playin' In The Band
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

One of my favorite all-around shows...hilarious Weir banter...this Playin' gets nicely stretched out before a sweet Wharf Rat goin' back into playin'
19
Morning Dew
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Hauntingly stellar

Comments

Row Jimmy
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

I think I mixed up the dates. 8/6/74 and 8/4/76 are both beyond epic, but I think my description on 8/6 version is more apt for THIS version. So laid back, yet non-stop hard-hitting exhilaration. Only the Dead...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Wavy GraVy of course is what I meant
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Worthy. Slow, sinister grooving' intro, Phil means business. This show might be the filthiest funkiest grungiest groovinest show from top-to-bottom the boys (and girl) ever did
Me and My Uncle
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Truly fun. I tried explaining the irony of the Stayin' Alive tease to my Russian roommate, to no avail. The teases throughout really are spectacularly fun. No better word. This show is pretty unbelievable, by the way. A romp, indeed.
Jack Straw
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Fair enough: My opinion is this: Jack Straw is a classic song and there are many beautiful shades to the song throughout the years, and as such there are many incredible versions to dig. Much love back. "We can share it..."