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Passenger
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Well, maybe I'm going overboard because I haven't heard this song a while, but this one might as well be on here., as most everything else from this s
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Me and My Uncle
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Jerry is a bit subdued BUT the solo may be the best ever.
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Tennessee Jed
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

This one deserves a listen or two!
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Morning Dew
Nov. 7, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

First set opener, I really dig the MDs os this era. Still kind of sturdy and brisk but becoming the majestic ballad that it was in the 70s/80s.
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 4, 1980
Providence Civic Center

This is an all-timer, I say...Garcia plays like a trumpet here, pre-midi...
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

The transition is outstanding
Smokestack Lightnin'
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

This is as good as it gets. At least as good as 2/08/70 and better than 2/13. Pig is full of soul. This and 3/25/72 with the rave-up are the best versions. I think this one is my favorite, but the Truckin' jam at the AMA is pretty killer
Smokestack Lightnin'
March 25, 1972
Academy of Music

This is one of the greatest things any band has ever played.
Smokestack Lightnin'
Feb. 8, 1970
Fillmore West

One of the best things they ever did
Cumberland Blues
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Jerry plays 500 songs at once here
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