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If The Shoe Fits
Dec. 11, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Very Crisp, great recording, good version.
4
Might As Well
Oct. 11, 1984
Civic Center

Had to add this one from my personal favorite memories, after Jerry’s belting out, “Take that ride Again” just slams into his solo, many many highligh
12
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 27, 1989
The Omni

The last Scarlet>Fire>Estimated>Eyes combo, the final Fire vocals are very nice, Fire, Fire, Fire, Fire…
2
Ramble On Rose
Dec. 30, 1983
Civic Auditorium

Had to add this version just for the “The Grass Ain’t Greener, the Wine Ain’t Sweeter…” line. Probably the best version I saw live. Give it a listen.
8
Spanish Jam
March 29, 1984
Marin County Veterans Auditorium

Rivals ANY version from the 80' s, give it a listen. Space-Spanish Jam- The Other One, it ROCKS

Comments

Jack Straw
Oct. 17, 1978
Winterland Arena

Good call CrackStraw, (if that’s your REAL name), very fine version. I always like the 1st set closer position for a smokin’ Jack Straw. Can’t decide if I like this one over the 10-22-78 version (RT Vol. 1 No. 4), can’t go wrong with most ’78 Jack Straws.
Jack Straw
Nov. 6, 1979
The Spectrum

Ya this one rocks, Phil is clearly on-point throughout. Good call DarkStar transitive axis, this version should have a least a few more votes, RT No. 1 Vol 1 and the Full shows from The Spectrum. Weir is very low in these mixes, almost criminal since he adds so much to this song. Love when Garcia emphatically sings the final verses, he belts these out with gusto.
Gloria
Nov. 1, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

If I only had one vote, this version would be it. The “Wait a minute…. “ stops are classic “Bobby Rock Star” moments, I grin every time I hear it, Garcia last solo isn’t too shabby either. Dick’s Picks Vol. 21, so you should know this version, if you need to listen again, do so, but vote either way.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 28, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

How does this version only have 1 vote? The transition jam is very nice and the Rider flat out rocks, major Phil Bombs. Give it a listen and vote.
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Very hot version, top 2 or 3 from ’77, (’78 being my favorite year). Love how they seem to finish the closing jam, but then continue on for a couple more bars.