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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

Row Jimmy
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Serene and moving. Absolutely love Jerry's solo going into "Broken heart" verse. You can tell Garcia likes playing this song. Nearly every version has very emotionally sung lyrics.
Bertha
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Good call, I wholeheartedly agree with your above statement. This whole run is the epitome of consistency, this Bertha is deserving.
Candyman
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Defines the essence of what makes this song work. Quiet at times, loud at others, but emotive throughout. The emotion is palpable and coherent. A clear and near perfect rendition.
Dark Star
Oct. 25, 1969
Winterland Arena

This is the pinnacle of 69 DS. Underrated for no clear reason. Should be voted up immediately. Mesmerizing and exploratory, stays focused the whole time. Excellent DS
Black Peter
Sept. 25, 1981
Stabler Arena

This black peter indeed has an excellent outro. Probably deserves more votes. Im going to have give the nod for best of 81' to 12/3/81, however, 81' was prime for Black Peter. This is a good version and is certainly worth checking out.