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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

The Other One
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

Coming out of the the first (semi-successful) Cryptical since '72 this TOO comes blasting out the gates and never relents. Pure fire.
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

Then why add it to a site that is supposed to be for the BEST versions of songs?
Terrapin Station
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Just exactly perfect.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 27, 1986
Cumberland County Civic Center

An absolute stonker. The transition is fantastic.
Shakedown Street
June 1, 1991
Los Angeles Coliseum

This surely deserves more love. Attitude abounds.
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