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7
So Many Roads
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

This song seemed to bring out the best in Jerry's singing in the final years. This version's no different. And the guitar solo's lovely too.
8
Let It Grow
Nov. 30, 1981
Hara Arena

Jerry giving it some fiery filigree, rhythm section cookin' and Brent adding sweet colour.
2
Loser
Oct. 18, 1980
Saenger Performing Arts Center

I'm probably in the minority but I much prefer the electric stuff from this show. This has got such a lazy, loping groove with everyone feeling it.
2
Ramble On Rose
March 14, 1988
Madison Square Garden

Band feeds off the crowd. Lovely keys on this and a full-on vocal from Garcia, despite a couple of very minor flubs.
5
To Lay Me Down
Dec. 6, 1981
Rosemont Horizon

I know it's a cliché but I genuinely was surprised not to find this take here already. Everyone's on it. Dreamy but exact.
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Comments

Deal
Oct. 28, 1984
Berkeley Community Theatre

Oh yes. Spot on.
Playin' In The Band
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Beautiful.
Hard to Handle
April 26, 1971
Fillmore East

It's definitely up there with the best.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Totally fuckin' rocks.
To Lay Me Down
Dec. 6, 1981
Rosemont Horizon

In fact I'm surprised the show isn't on here yet at all. Listening to SBD for the first time tonight and it's great . Mix is a little Brent-heavy sometimes but his playing's so fine it's not a problem.
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