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3
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.
6
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.
6
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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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Glad to see this version getting some love. I still prefer 05-08 for certain moods, but this show is at least Barton's equal. This "S > F" rages throughout. Jerry plays several compelling choruses before they move to the transition, Donna is subtle (her and Jerry are playing off each other?), and listen for the way Garcia slowly brings in the envelope filter (auto-wah) to build through the transition. He hits those big "duck quack" chords on beats 2 and 4 at first (like a reggae feel), but then switches right to beats 1 and 3. I picture him grinning on stage, making a room full of sweating college Heads lurch. Also, Phil eats the transition for breakfast.
Playin' In The Band
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Kicks off a great "PITB > Drums > Wharf Rat > PITB" sandwich.
Jack A Roe
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Can't add much more from what's been said, so give it a listen!
Terrapin Station
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Wonderful version from a great show.
Tennessee Jed
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

I love all the "Jeds" from this run. I still prefer 05-12, but this is cut from the same cloth.
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