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Sugaree
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

The band is tight and Jerry doesn't miss a beat. Seems like he's surfing with his guitar lines.
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Jack Straw
Dec. 30, 1978
Pauley Pavilion

"We used to play for silver, now we play for Clive . . ."
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 2, 1981
Assembly Hall

I think Jerry's working ideas out in new places in the fretboard during the "China" solo, and Brent is contributing some interesting colors.
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Tennessee Jed
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Nice slow shuffle, and Jerry's playing is quite melodic. But he brings the heat at the end (with some help from Keith).
3
He's Gone
May 22, 1982
Greek Theatre - University of California

Some nice playing from Jerry in the solos and transition.
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Comments

Not Fade Away
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Don't have the DP, but I think the AUD does this justice. Donna sounds incredible! The rest of the band is ... well, it's late '77, you know the rest. Highlights include stellar vocals all around, a roaring second solo from Garcia, and Keith treating the piano like a third drum set. Also, listen to the crowd just absolutely losing their shit throughout the whole performance, and then bringing it down with the band towards the end.
Dark Star
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

I’ve only heard a few “Dark Stars” from 1971, but I’m going to need to change that quickly! There is some fascinating whole-band interplay at the beginning, and I went back to hear the transition into “MAMU” again. It really is as stellar as advertised. The transition back to “DS” is delicate and breathes towards the main theme without ever kissing it. A few minutes of Space are filled with more stellar band interplay, which disintegrates into the main theme. This is a must-hear version.
Bertha
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

This remains one of my favorite openers. The band is tight and on top of things, and there are nice fills from Keith and Jerry between lines.
Jack Straw
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Nice version, good call.
Tennessee Jed
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

I am an unabashed Jed-head, and this is the real deal. Nice peppy tempo, and Phil is swinging. Jerry craps on the vocals from time to time, but overall, this whole thing is an indomitable force of nature.
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