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Caution
May 12, 1980
Boston Garden

This is a pretty intense early 80s-style Caution jam. I was surprised to find this just now.
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The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

A unique beginning with nice peaks to both the mid jam and the outro.
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Feb. 4, 1979
Dane County Coliseum

The final Keith and Donna Half Step stands up well, even though there's one lonely AUD.
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 11, 1979
Billerica Forum

An early Brent Mydland Half Step with electric piano pre rio grandeo and a joyful Garcia solo afterwards.
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Sugaree
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

No fanning or soaring peaks, but solo 3 (7:45-12:45 on CM's SBD) is a new favorite - sublime, mellow, laid back.
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The Music Never Stopped
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

The mid-jam is short, but the segue is a PERFECT release into the outro. The outro is shredded, but there are others that I prefer. While I do think that this is a legitimate top 20, I'm a little surprised to see it this high.
Althea
May 16, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

I heard the senator on sirius last week and they played the track right after he talked to Bobby about the last solo. It's really good, as others have mentioned, probably worth an Althea vote.
Deal
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

May 1, 1981
Bertha
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Probably like everybody else, I've heard a million Berthas, so I listened because the reviews were so complimentary. The solo is hammered, an anomaly worthy of a high spot on the list.
Estimated Prophet
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

I think this one comes closer to note perfect than all of the other '77 versions. I know there are those who like the song in different eras. For what this song was at this point in its history, this one has it.
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