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Estimated Prophet
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Very awesome...followed by an equally awesome Eyes
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Estimated Prophet
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Very awesome...followed by an equally awesome Eyes
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Althea
Aug. 31, 1983
Silva Hall - Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Brent stands out, and nobody else is far behind in this one...Jerry seems unusually focused for the era
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West L.A. Fadeaway
Aug. 31, 1983
Silva Hall - Hult Center for the Performing Arts

Definitely something in the water in Eugene...I have a guess
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Box of Rain
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

This song is always great...prototypical Dead...God bless Phil

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..."