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Easy Wind
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

Exceptional jamming with a great solo from Weir. Jerry and Bob feed off each other the whole time. Unfortunately, tape cut ends it abruptly.
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I Need A Miracle
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

Miracle>>Shakedown. Mind-blowing smooth transition. Energized version, but really this one sticks out for the transition.
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Sunrise
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Garcia nails the solo
2
He's Gone
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Great version, from an unheralded show.
4
Sugaree
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

A shifted gear in the set sends this one up a notch, punchy and powerful emotive soloing.
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Althea
Sept. 13, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Worst show of the 91' MSG 9-13 run BY FAR. However, it must be noted that this Althea is indeed incredibly fun, wouldn't label it "best ever" as using that terminology is ludicrous most of the time (I slip into that sometimes, as does everyone). This Althea features some intricate filling by all, which provides a very almost experimental sound. Easily deserves the title of a barnburner and deserves more than two measly votes.
Crazy Fingers
July 13, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Unravels with a beautiful array of underlining fills and leads.
Crazy Fingers
Dec. 30, 1985
Oakland Coliseum

Surreal and polished, one of the best of the year
Bird Song
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

The best post 73' version i've yet to hear. Trippy, swirling, and soaring jam.
Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Beautiful.....this song throughout 77' through 78' is just so good, this Englishtown version could be the best, but I cant call it that, I love too many versions, 4/16 is another favorite.
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