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7
So Many Roads
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

This song seemed to bring out the best in Jerry's singing in the final years. This version's no different. And the guitar solo's lovely too.
8
Let It Grow
Nov. 30, 1981
Hara Arena

Jerry giving it some fiery filigree, rhythm section cookin' and Brent adding sweet colour.
2
Loser
Oct. 18, 1980
Saenger Performing Arts Center

I'm probably in the minority but I much prefer the electric stuff from this show. This has got such a lazy, loping groove with everyone feeling it.
2
Ramble On Rose
March 14, 1988
Madison Square Garden

Band feeds off the crowd. Lovely keys on this and a full-on vocal from Garcia, despite a couple of very minor flubs.
5
To Lay Me Down
Dec. 6, 1981
Rosemont Horizon

I know it's a cliché but I genuinely was surprised not to find this take here already. Everyone's on it. Dreamy but exact.
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Comments

Terrapin Station
Oct. 30, 1990
Wembley Arena

I was an irresponsible 22 year old at the time and I've always regretted not getting a ticket in time. Sigh...
Sugaree
Oct. 25, 1989
Miami Arena

I think you might be right, Phigment. Lovely feel all the way through.
Jack Straw
July 14, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Super fast, tight and rockin'.
West L.A. Fadeaway
May 6, 1984
Silva Hall

Stark and slinky but colourful too. Contains presumably unintended spoonerism. One of my favourites.
Playin' In The Band
April 27, 1984
Providence Civic Center

Tight and concise with a sense of purpose. Ta for the heads up.
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