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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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Comments

Estimated Prophet
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

Thanks for the heads up on the other reprise versions, Klaussmith! I must go and find and listen...I was convinced Baltimore was the only time, but if there are others, that's great! Love how it sounds when they bring it back around!
Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

Not the best HCS & not the best China>Rider to follow either (tho' neither is bad)....HOWEVER, this transition from HCS>ChinaCat is one of the, if not THE best supercool&smooth transitions the band EVER performed, on par with and perhaps better than SugarMag>Scarlet from Alpine '89. Worth it just for the seamless transition alone.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Seek out the new "Seaweed" SBD version which is superior to all others and marvel at how bouncy, jammy and loosey-goosey awesome this version really is. Insanely good "Eyes" as well...
Playin' In The Band
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Much like the "Birdsong" from this great show, there are elements of "Dark Star" and great gooey mellow spaciness in this version. Needs more votes.
Cosmic Charlie
June 19, 1976
Capitol Theatre

Must agree. Vocally, Donna keeps things in a sweet spot and the slow but not too-slow tempo carries this one into #1 territory.
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