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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

Box of Rain
Sept. 24, 1988
Madison Square Garden

Just brought a tear to my eye. In a good way.
So Many Roads
Aug. 25, 1993
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Great call. Lovely vocal.
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 24, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Spot on, Carrion. Jed with attitude.
Jack Straw
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

A Jack Straw for the ages. Jerry's cookin' and the others keep up all the way into a well-underrated 'Franklin's'. Singing great on both.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Jerry playing like Coltrane over early 70s Miles. Everyone takes a turn in leading the jam at some point. Dead at their dancingest. Just been chucked out of bed after leg-jiggling too much with the headphones on.
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