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Loser
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Very nice, very passionate
23
Sugar Magnolia
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Wonderful...starts off a huge jam set culminating w Sunshine Daydream...epic
10
Row Jimmy
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Give yourself some time and listen to this show all the way thru...so mellow but so full of that special energy
13
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Very fine...a fun show all the way around
85
Looks Like Rain
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

Weir literally cries...check it out

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..."