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Promised Land
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

The slower tempo here lets Jerry and Keith stretch out some during their solos.
13
Terrapin Station
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Come for the Terrapin, stay for the > PITB > Comes a Time > PITB.
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Estimated Prophet
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Startled not to find this here. Def. best of Palladium run, and can stand toe to toe with the rest of the month.
6
Looks Like Rain
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

fantastic version with great Bobby/Donna. Everyone else is just trying to match their emotional performances.
15
It Must Have Been The Roses
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Just more stellar May '77 balladry.
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Comments

Big River
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

The nice set of "Never Trust a Woman" and "Mama Tried > Big River" contribute to the old-timey fun of this show. Solid version here, with a brief piano solo and some great cowboy leads from Garcia.
Feel Like A Stranger
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

Huge sound from Brent on the synths, very supportive interplay driving Bobby. Nice Phil sound, and Jerry builds the whole band to a nice top.
Loose Lucy
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

Solo's a little tentative, but Garcia is having a blast playing the tune. Video's worth a watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUwC6tDJD1o#t=33
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Probably the best Keith playing I've heard, probably the most musical "Scarlet," probably the most jammed-out version. Simultaneously. And that’s *before* “Fire.” I love the Copps version (Mosque is obviously overrated but well-known), and there’s no way this version right here is not a serious competitor for #1 (aside from being less well-known). Dusborne matrix is the bus, get on and see for yourself. The preceding “Samson” and Bobby bit are must-hears too.
Samson and Delilah
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

There's a reason this is rated almost twice as high as its nearest competitor. Some of the hardest rocking Dead you will ever heard.
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