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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!
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Loser
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

Possibly the most underrated version of all time with an absolute MONSTER jam by Jerry. Must listen!
7
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.
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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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Big Railroad Blues
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

So rippin' good. Get your Jerry on.
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Comments

Queen Jane Approximately
Aug. 17, 1989
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Overlooked song in general....very strong version here yes!
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Yes, run do not walk to the new Miller source. Helped me revisit this gem & I realized it's pointless to complain as I did earlier about the undeveloped outro section b/c the rest is so freaking amazing it more than makes up for it (for example the incredible 2 min. long intro in just the second time ever played!) Glorious stuff.
Aiko Aiko
Sept. 24, 1982
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Jerry’s voice nearly cracks in half during the last verse but he just leans into it and growls even harder....this version is freaking great
Not Fade Away
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

If you're looking for a sleeper NFA that for some reason has been buried in the standings you've found it. Slow filthy funk groove to this one w/a jam after first verse that sounds a little different than many from this year--drives forward w/some great rhythm devil work. Patient in the pocket version that could use some ups.
Ramble On Rose
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

^excellent! Thx for that tip to a new source
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