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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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They Love Each Other
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

Yes yes yes. Every TLEO in May of 77 is stellar (perhaps the whole year) but this one has to be on any serious list of TLEO best-ofs)
The Other One
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Overlooked and under voted. Too good to be sitting at just 4. Grab the box and listen again, or find an AUD. It's worth it.
The Other One
July 27, 1982
Red Rocks Ampitheatre

Early 80's Other Ones are under appreciated. Short by old school standards but packing a short, powerful punch. This is a good example of a quality O1 from that time...and it's hard to beat Red Rocks.
Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Another one I love for having the lion's share of the tune devoted to jazz-inspired stretches and themes developed out of pure sweet jamming.
On The Road Again
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

They didn't play many bad ones but this might be the best of the bunch. Heckuva show overall!
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