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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

Comes A Time
May 3, 1986
Cal Expo

Just heard it on the 30 Trips set. Beautiful.
Comes A Time
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Good call DarkStar. Jerry's vocal on this one. Wow. Really sweet and incredibly soulful in that just on the edge of not quite making it but getting there beautifully way he had.
Jack Straw
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Keith swings like hell on this.
He's Gone
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

The audience make this one special, giving Jerry all the encouragement he needs to sing and play a blinder. Surprised it's not higher on the list. Always brings a smile to my face.
Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Spent ten minutes defying my arthritis and dancing to this in the kitchen yesterday when I should have been doing the ironing. Doesn't get said enough - the Dead were a helluva dance band.
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