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Box of Rain
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Box of Rain usually pales in comparison to the studio version but this is great rendition from a excellent show
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He's Gone
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Heady and long from DP 9
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Sugaree
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Smooooth
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Morning Dew
April 13, 1969
Ballroom

Raw and intense. Perfectly jammed out just an epic dew. Near the top of 69' in terms of the song
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St. Stephen
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Power from a truly epic show
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Comments

High Time
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

As good a version as you will ever hear
Jack A Roe
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

This has a real authentic sense to it. Sounds slightly Irish and the fills are reminiscent of some folk influences, and I love the way garcias voice molds with the lyrics. Some good energy but I wouldn't necessarily call it hot. All in all a great jack a roe.
Me and My Uncle
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Heard of this famous Chateau, but never heard this show. Its a good one, thats for sure. Thanks for pointing this one out. I can always count on your picks from 1971. This M&mU has some nice rhythmic patterns, and a strong concise solo.
Bird Song
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Soars...
Sugaree
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

In this version Garcia's solos are exceedingly emotional. Outside of the band, perhaps something important may have been on his mind. He plays his emotions right through the strings, and right through the vocals. So heartfelt, so emotive, and so good. This is a version to remember, and is a good representation of Garcia's advanced guitar skill. Show this to any nay-sayer and if they don't turn in to Garcia's skill then they have an ugly misconception of how to judge a guitar player.
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