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Bertha
April 17, 1971
Dillon Gym

How can this one not be on here? This is what early Bertha should sound like! Check out Billy K...
4
Candyman
June 30, 1995
Three Rivers Stadium

The very last time the Candyman came around. Also the last time I saw Jer, and I was right up front for this one.
5
Let It Grow
Sept. 16, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Huge 80's LIG @ MSG. Really nice work from Weir. I'm surprised this one isn't ranked yet. Listen on 30 Days of the Dead from 2013
18
Ramble On Rose
Oct. 27, 1990
The Zenith

Szechuan Jerry...he's all sweet and hot on this one from the 30 Trips box. Spicy!
5
Uncle John's Band
May 5, 1990
California State University Dominguez Hills

Extremely powerful version, especially for a west coast, afternoon show! Not perfect, but pretty underrated, and the last time I got to see Brent :(
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Sugaree
May 9, 1979
Broome County Arena

Smoker!!! This is only Brent's THIRD Sugaree!
Loser
May 5, 1990
California State University Dominguez Hills

Garcia really heats this one up.
Doin' That Rag
April 23, 1969
The Ark

Jerry gives this one just that little extra effort...vocally, but on the jam as well.
Sing Me Back Home
April 17, 1971
Dillon Gym

I really dig the pre-Godchaux versions...no piano, tight(er) harmonies. Stripped down like I'd imagine Merle intended.
Playin' In The Band
April 6, 1989
Crisler Arena

Jerry is on his '72 wah-wah shit here. Long and jammy. And the transition to BTL is sweet and subtle. I really think they rediscovered hardcore psychedelia in '89.
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