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Truckin'
Oct. 21, 1972
Vanderbilt University

This has a fantastic outro with lots of Phil (who soon takes over the mix in TOO)
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Me and Bobby McGee
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

This is deserving of
13
Passenger
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Well, maybe I'm going overboard because I haven't heard this song a while, but this one might as well be on here., as most everything else from this s
3
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Jerry is a bit subdued BUT the solo may be the best ever.
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Tennessee Jed
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

This one deserves a listen or two!

Comments

Wang Dang Doodle
Sept. 2, 1983
Boise Pavilion - Boise State University

The AUD 103181 is a necessity for this show. I haven't checked the MTX mentioned above but that may do the trick also. The Dave Pick is neutered.
Comes A Time
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

I can't believe this is so low on the list
New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 28, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

It's pretty hot until Weir doesn't let Garcia play the last solo, and then sings "T right here in New York City!"
Big River
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

This is outrageous, Jerry goes around 8 times on the second solo. He might go around as many times in Buffalo, I know he plays that solo for a while. But the leads here are better!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

The sound is questionable on the SBD (91970) of this, I just DLed the Seamons matrix and have high hopes. A couple two three things: This is the best show of May This 1/2 Step is just as good as Boston, and the Big River that follows is better, so the combo is even better here than it is in Boston.... The second set rules