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Brown Eyed Women
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

I had forgotten how much I love this show! From BEW to the end this show provides some exemplary playing. This BEW is butter, clean as a whistle.
12
Me and My Uncle
Dec. 12, 1969
Thelma Theater

Very, very tight version. Weir goes crazy, and screams. Really good rendition, in a hot show.
15
Sugaree
Nov. 24, 1978
Capitol Theatre

Garcia gives it his all. Rippin' solos, and clear concise leads. Voice is a little rough, but he manages to hit pretty high levels of insanity.
12
West L.A. Fadeaway
Dec. 31, 1988
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Big version w/ Clarence Clemons on sax
11
West L.A. Fadeaway
Sept. 30, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Strong Jerry solo.

Comments

Cassidy
Oct. 12, 1983
Madison Square Garden

This version here has completely changed my perception of the song, one my new favorite versions, the jamming is concise and focused. Good call here.
Row Jimmy
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Clean is the appropriate term here, this is as clean as possible, I can definitively say this deserves its spot.
Dark Star
March 21, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Second all thoughts above, this is a DS that provides adequate room for contemplative listening, a jazz-infused visual piece, worth listening.
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

Hey my man, no worries, but it looks like you've made a common mistake, the Lovelight is from 2/13 not 2/14.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Laid back, mellow, jazzy, and the ultimate zenith of what makes this band so great. Bring this version out whenever its time to prove the Grateful Dead to somebody, if they take the time to listen, they will get it. In certainty, I "got it" once again listening to this version, and urge all who have managed to escape hearing this one to throw on some high-quality headphones and dedicate a relaxed hour to hear the mind-bending jam sequence featured in this 2nd set. I have all conclusive evidence from this show alone, let alone many more, to label 1973 as a top top year in the Grateful Dead's repertoire of 30.