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The Wheel
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

It's so apt that The Wheel would roll into Truckin' that the outro is short but the rest is very nice.
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Eyes Of The World
June 27, 1984
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Jerry really mines the changes on this one and pulls out plenty of little gold nuggets (like Coltrane). Good interplay, too. An inspired version.
11
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

A cheesy video of this kickass version would have Garcia playing atop a steam locomotive as it barrels down the track.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Incomplete, but what remains is top-notch and essential.
12
Me and Bobby McGee
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

I just gotta nominate this one, that's all.
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Comments

Big River
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

This things just smokes. Also, Road Trips Vol. 2 No. 1 would probably have been helped by including some of the absolutely blistering first set performances that occurred during this incredible run at the MSG.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

The only thing wrong with this version is that Jerry's voice (which is in fine form throughout this show) is initially distant sounding, a problem on both the board and AUD tapes I've heard (but don't let that deter you from listening, as some great stuff happens here). Road Trips Vol. 2 No. 1 would probably have been helped by including some of the absolutely blistering first set performances that occurred during this incredible run at the MSG.
Uncle John's Band
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Yup, this one gets stretched out and stuffed with some jam. Tasty stuff.
They Love Each Other
April 13, 1983
Patrick Gymnasium, U of Vermont

This one's got that Rastaman bounce and features great solos from both Brent and Garcia. While this show is not without some clunkers, it's still got some all-time gems, especially the 'Morning Dew' and the 'Cumberland Blues'; I have also always had a fondness for the Eyes from this one, too. I had previously posted the Estimated from this show but I later removed it, as it is good but maybe not 'Heady' good--I don't know, I gotta go back and listen. Check it out for yourself.
Ramble On Rose
April 13, 1983
Patrick Gymnasium, U of Vermont

I agree--Brent's stuff is cool on this one and Jerry's singing and playing are both on fine display throughout this show, including on this number right here.
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