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12
Tennessee Jed
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

One of my favorite pieces of the Grateful Dead.
11
Drums -> Space
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Powerful combo in the middle of one of my favorite second sets. Powerful drums, and listen to Garcia give that diminished chord a workout!
4
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

The first time I heard the Dead play Dylan.
18
Eyes Of The World
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Nice jam from a long second set full of them.
16
Truckin'
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Good on its own, great in context (Drums > Space > UJB > here)

Comments

Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I didn't hear anything terribly remarkable in this version, and despite a few standouts, thought the show overall had too many weak spots (which is why I overall prefer the 18th), but *TOTALLY* agree about the atmosphere of this show!! This is one of my favorites to throw on when I have 4 hours to move through a show! Vibe on.
Throwing Stones
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Has good performance from Bobby and Jerry quotes “Samson” melody, wrapping this whole sequence up classically.
Wharf Rat
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Stellar version and lifts the set back up after the weak spot.
Drums -> Space
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Super heady shit. The sequence from "Terrapin" through the end of "Space" is top shelf, but the preceding "Samson" isn't any better than good, and I could do without the Brent tune at the end. Agree that a "Wheel" would have elevated this entire sequence into rarified air.
Tennessee Jed
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

I always feel the exact opposite, but fiery is right! Listen to the crowd singing along and JG giving it right back, firing the whole band up. This is why AUDs rule! The crowd fills in the line Jerry drops, and he returns with a nice lick and by singing his poor throat out on the refrain. A real rip-snorter!