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2
Feelin' Groovy Jam
Feb. 24, 1973
University of Iowa

This one emerges from a Phil solo. There are only two fragments of this show on the archive.
2
Brother Esau
June 23, 1984
City Island

Sometimes hard to tell one from another. But whatever. This one is good. It's from City Island, which should have been a cool spot to watch a show.
2
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

There is some magic post rio grandeo.
2
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Aug. 14, 1981
Seattle Center Coliseum

Strike another match, go start anew: First one in 7 years. Sweet and slow, like the dozens to follow in the 80s and 90s.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

To me this is the most aesthetically pleasing transition, that is, the most beautiful one. The scarlet and the fire (the actual songs!) are good enough. But this transition is pure. I do like other transitions, but none for being sweet and perfect like this one.
Dark Star
July 13, 1984
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

I like this Dark Star. And that is all.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

The transition has been better, but all of Garcia's breaks in the Rider will get your attention, esp. the last as klaussmith says.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 15, 1981
Rutgers Athletic Center

Here is a great one hidden in plain sight.
Jack A Roe
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

And here is an epic battle. Was the song best played on the 17th, 18th or 21st of a particular month (May 1977) in a 30 year career? And yet I'm guilty of the same old thing. I like this one best - and probably because dp29 was when this song hit me for the first time. Is there a sick nonsweetspot version out there? I guess we'll see.
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