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Loser
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Jerry knocks the solo right into the French countryside. Billy has some nice fills and the quality is pristine! One of 71s best shows
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Throwing Stones
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Super tight post verse jam here. Surprisingly unlisted, considering it was just released as part of the Giants Stadium Box set
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Brown Eyed Women
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Cannot believe this one is not listed! Man this one rips, such a better solo and all around playing than so many versions already listed!

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Hard to Handle
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

Wow, unbelievable playing on display. Jerry is just a fuckin magician, Phil dropping bombs with authority, Billy is absolutely grooving. I wonder why this wasn't chosen for the release, absolutely the best of the run and for me, tied for the top with the Chateau 6/21/71 (context of the show is pure Grateful Dead magic and the playing is par excellence) and of course, 8/6/71.
Cumberland Blues
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

Absolutely rippin'. Enjoying this one today on the 49th anniversary. The Cumberland Blues help w the Quarantine Blues, that's for sure
Let It Grow
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

They were really on during April of 78 and this LIG is just another prime example! Personally, this one is a top 10 version
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Jerry: "why don't we do lazy lovin'?". He then proceeds to rip it up
Big River
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Ludicrously underrated, from an outrageous show, nonetheless
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