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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Almost beyond description. The last full jam leading into the GDTR chorus is a perfect storm example of what made the Dead magic
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Brown Eyed Women
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Gotta check out the "small" songs in legendary shows like this as well as the usual suspects! Check out Jerry's utterly perfect bridge jam & be in awe
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Bird Song
Sept. 22, 1993
Madison Square Garden

If you don't know Saxophonist David Murray, here's a good way to find out how great he is. This is one stellar Birdsong that flew under the radar here
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They Love Each Other
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Is there anything prettier, sweeter or more sublimely lovely than Keith's piano in this version? You decide. This TLEO is incredible.
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Sugaree
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

New #1 favorite. Slightly more compact than other amazing '77 versions & so a bit more focused. 2d Garcia solo has no equal.
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Uncle John's Band
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

From DP Vol. 5...superior contributions from Brent and an absolutely sublime solo in the mid-section by Jerry...a version both sweet and scintillating.
Terrapin Station
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Sorry, fellas, but there was NO Terrapin played on this night. Great "Help>Slip>Franklin's", "Ship of Fools", and "Comes A Time", though!
Terrapin Station
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Agreed. The Mock Turtle Jam alone is worth the price, etc. Outstanding version.
Terrapin Station
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Blob- It IS certainly pretty; definitely noteworthy; I just am amazed at how often it appears as a "best ever" when Terrapin discussions come up. Now back to our regularly scheduled song listings ;-)
Terrapin Station
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Hope I don't incur too much wrath here, but I totally disagree w/all that's been said about this version, especially putting it at #1. It's NOT especially powerful, and while it's played competently enough, it's clear that there are kinks to be--and were--worked out for later versions. I mean, Jerry doesn't even get the lyrics right! (Not that that was so rare, but there are many other versions in which he DOES nail all the lyrics, and the jams are far more interesting and intense than this one.) Please listen objectively and you'll see my point...which is that this version seems to get inordinately praised precisely because it was first--not because it was best.
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