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Desolation Row
May 10, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

The most impassioned Bobby vocal performance I know

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Shakedown Street
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Like the 8/6/71 Hard To Handle, this crescendo in the final jam seems like something that was pre-planned and designed in, but seems totally spontaneous, and wasn't repeated. At 10:50 it seems as if Jerry is about to settle into the final verses, but instead he suddenly takes off again and leads the band through a unique thematic jam that's as good as many of the "Mind Left Body" jams of the early 70's. You shouldn't be walking around having NOT heard this - Mind blowing. One of the biggest "moments" of any dead show I've ever heard. And the band just keeps going after that with Jerry throwing in some staccato leads.
Good Lovin'
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I absolutely concur 10/29 just might be THE best of 1977. This Bertha>Good Lovin' has ALWAYS been one of my favs. Listen to how SLOOOW the Bertha starts, it's almost comically slow motion, but it totally works - …The Good Lovin' that follows packs a whallop of Groove and Gravitas - just a great version. Jerry rocks it.
Crazy Fingers
June 27, 1985
SPAC

I'm biased because I was at this show, but this is great, if a bit "85 ragged", version. Jerry's voice is shot, but his guitar shimmers and the whole band really captures the magic of this amazing song.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

The fat chords Jerry hits toward the end of Supplication at 3:41 - 3:47 before they do the closing vocals are some of the most life affirming, smile inducing, heart warming guitar parts I've ever heard. It's as if he's dancing around that chord for a while waiting for the right time, then goes in for the kill and NAILS it - Bullseye. Magic. It's kinda subtle, but one of those genius hooks I hear in my head sometimes when thinking about Jerry (I play guitar).
Jack A Roe
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

This version is amazing - engaging rhythm that gave way to a more predictable, typical rhythm in the weeks that followed. Very unique and inventive. Love it.
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