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Althea
Oct. 18, 1984
Meadowlands Arena

Tell me there's a better last solo. Liar!
14
Cumberland Blues
March 27, 1988
Hampton Coliseum

This is great, I am amazed it's not already here.
6
It Must Have Been The Roses
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Killer version
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
March 27, 1988
Hampton Coliseum

This is a great one, and on youtube for the curious.

Comments

Tennessee Jed
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

You mentioned his tone— this show is a late peak for Alligator (it’s already starting to sound like Wolf, probably because of gear changes but also his approach)
Tennessee Jed
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Garcia is very high and clear in the mix, to excellent effect
Row Jimmy
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Top version, with a relatively brisk pace
Mexicali Blues
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

I often skip this song, particularly pre-80s. Maybe it’s the superb sound quality, but I really like this one.
Truckin'
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

My vote for best of tour is Aarhus, though
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