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Dupree's Diamond Blues
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Outstanding version with a nice Jerry-led jam early in the tune, after the first verse.
8
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 15, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Almost criminal this isn't here yet. Grab the Egypt '78 CD & hear one of the loveliest "Eyes" ever. Jazzy, intricate, sweet, & inspired!
13
Loser
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

Possibly the most underrated version of all time with an absolute MONSTER jam by Jerry. Must listen!
8
Looks Like Rain
March 24, 1988
Omni Coliseum

Listen closely: I HATE THIS SONG. Always have. So when I say this is killer it means a lot; & fans of this song tell me it's legendary.
18
Row Jimmy
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

After 3/20/77 and 4/12/78 this may be the best RJ ever. Check out the Miller version that fills in a tape-flip gap & revel in more Garcia magic.
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He's Gone
June 9, 1991
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Yep, good stuff indeed. One of the better jams into "Goin where the wind don't blow so strange" I;ve ever heard, lots of sweet jamming post lyrics, +1 easy. Still think 12/28/90 is better due to stronger Jerry vox than this version and the grunge guitar jam Garcia lets off leash in Oakland gives me more chills. But this is an eye opener for '91, which I sometimes avoid unless Branford's involved. Led me in a roundabout way to 4/7/91 Orlando & its really great Reuben & Cerise.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Strong, confident reading. Embarrassment of riches for great EYES in 1974 but this one shouldn't be overlooked. p.s. Check out Garcia's 2nd jam into final verse. Wow.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

Has a unique transition jam that feels deep and dark all at once without drifting into too much abstraction. Definitely worth more than the 11 votes it had when I got here.
He's Gone
Dec. 28, 1990
Coliseum Arena

Hey cgarces If any of those other ones you listed (& thanks for doing so) are as good as this one I'm definitely going to be checking them out. I'm not as fluent in 90-91 as other years save for the big obvious shows like Boston Garden with Branford, etc.
He's Gone
Dec. 28, 1990
Coliseum Arena

Fair warning that you're all going to get pretty sick of hearing me talk up this version but it's gonna happen until I'm convinced there's been some ears on this.
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