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It Must Have Been The Roses
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Almost every song from this show could be nominated for a "best ever." This heartfelt "Roses" is no exception.
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Aiko Aiko
Dec. 31, 1987
Oakland Coliseum Arena

With the Neville Bros. Jerry gets his Big Easy on.
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Promised Land
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Perfection to end the first set of one of the truly great shows ever. Keith, Bobby, Jerry--the whole crew is in the pocket and rocking it hard.
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Promised Land
April 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

Both the best and worst version ever. Why? April Fool's gag: Bobby - keys, Brent & Jerry -drums, Billy - bass - Mickey -guitar Phil-vocals
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Big River
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

They just could do no wrong at this show, Hidden among all the other gems is this monster River. Big solo work by Jerry; nice fills by Keith.
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The Other One
March 20, 1992
Copps Coliseum

Excellent fuzz guitar from Jerry, totally ripping. Ignore the year and (maybe) take half a point off if you don't like Healy messing w/Bobby's voice on the chorus to make him sound like he's just sucked helium from a balloon. But this really is top notch jamming. Great stuff from a great show.
Shakedown Street
Nov. 29, 1980
Alligator Alley Gym, University of Florida

^^^^So glad you heard that, too. Thought I was hearing things at first but went back and Jerry sure does run right up to the edge of a full on Stranger riff.
Shakedown Street
Nov. 24, 1978
Capitol Theatre

Such great improv jamming by Garcia post lyrics. Tight, funky uber 70s verses up top. One of the best early versions if not the numero uno in that category already.
Bertha
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is so spectacular and just a hair's breadth behind my all time favorite 10/29/77. Joyous middle jam by Jerry and Billy and Mickey are in full out beast mode. 5 stars.
Shakedown Street
Nov. 29, 1980
Alligator Alley Gym, University of Florida

One of the great AUDs available on the archive (Miller) & a spectacular, funked out version that I can swear has what sounds like a mini-Feel Like A Stranger jam post-lyrics. Segue into Franklin's is sweet although Jerry comes in too quick on the first line.
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