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Estimated Prophet
Aug. 31, 1985
Manor Downs

Hot as the night in Texas on which it was played.
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One More Saturday Night
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Like every other song from this, my favorite all-time show, it's a best-of candidate. Just rocks hard.
2
Alabama Getaway
Dec. 5, 1979
Uptown Theater

Come for the 'Bama but stay for the rest of the show. This rocker 'Bama is Jerry and Brent at their very best. This entire show, tho', is a monster.
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Stagger Lee
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Right after Phil tells a guy to get off the blacony cuz 50,000 people are waiting for him to, and Bob does the dog nose joke, Jer rips into a fine SL!
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Pretty good China followed by the best 80's OR 90's RIDER I've ever heard. Check Jer's run going into "sun gonna shine" verse. 5 stars fo RIDER alone.
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Ramble On Rose
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

Just spun this again for the first time in way too long and realized it just might be #1. How did I forget? Such a great vocal by Jerry and the mid jam is extraordinary with deep, resonating drum punctuation throughout the tune in all the right spots. Interesting too how many New Yorkers seem to have been at this show despite the locale--at least going by the raucous cheer after "just like NYC"...This and 5/19/77 are my two faves all time but this one might win in a photo finish w/just a tad more emotional oomph from Garcia.
Ramble On Rose
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

When Jerry sings every verse this well the song shines. Needs to be at least in double digits. Ramble fans should bump this toot sweet.
Deep Elem Blues
April 14, 1982
Glenns Falls Civic Center

Real confident reading here both vocally and musically from a very overlooked show. Lots of nuggets to be found in this hidden '82 winner.
Playin' In The Band
April 14, 1982
Glenns Falls Civic Center

Glad I checked this out. Jazzy, Weir-led weird. Very inventive, easily one of the best of the year.
Althea
April 11, 1982
Nassau Coliseum

Probably the most overlooked show of '82. Biased cuz I was there but it's much better than the paltry votes it has to show for it now. Nice 1/2 step and this Althea is worthy too.
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