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Around and Around
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Bobby belts it, Keith slides in perfect synchronicity. Don't miss the surprise " Johnny B. Goode" parts Garcia throws in.
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Wharf Rat
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

In the transition in from "Wheel," you can hear some of the ideas Garcia brings into his solos during the mid- and late- May "TOO"s
3
Not Fade Away
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

The chords and initial drum beat said "NFA," the the groove kept saying "Iko."
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Scarlet > GDTRFB. Catches the crowd by surprise for a moment. Hot version.
3
El Paso
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Sugaree > El Paso, and they nail it.
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Comments

Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

I know it's almost meaningless because it's said so often, but Jerry hits a deep vein of musical and lyrical inventiveness during this month, and this is another great example.
Pretty Peggy O
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Poignant lead by Jerry, but I've always loved Phil's lick before the first verse. If you love some melodic bass playing, check it out.
Samson and Delilah
Dec. 27, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Smokin version!
St. Stephen
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

You can just hear the cocaine in the increasingly extended vamps. If you want to hear where the early version of this song became the later one, I'd include this.
Samson and Delilah
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Whew, this is smokin!
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