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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

Looks Like Rain
March 24, 1988
Omni Coliseum

Very true on the Hunter-Barlow comparison.
Looks Like Rain
March 24, 1988
Omni Coliseum

Sorry. I don;t begrudge anyone their love of this tune, but to me it always came off as cheesy and not especially well-written ("But it's alright, cuz I love you...") seems a little banal to me as writing goes...doesn't have any of the cool word play or sophistication of a more interesting love song like, say, "Althea." But I do realize i'm in the minority here and most heads love this tune. I at least hope those who do will check out this version, b/c even if I don't like the tune, Bobby does sometimes go all out on it, and he does here.
To Lay Me Down
Sept. 26, 1980
Warfield Theater

Agreed. I don't think enough about this tune and especially this version.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 22, 1978
Winterland Arena

It's a keeper. Also an unbelievable Stella from the night previous. Great run of shows post-Egypt and this GDTRFB is a ripper.
Eyes Of The World
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Here I am dropping yet another comment and plea for a version that--at a mere 4 votes as of this post--is simply dying of neglect and for no good reason. Listened again today and--again--the intro ALONE is worth a vote, not to mention the excellence that follows. This is a premium Eyes. It can't sit here at just 4 votes. People. Please. Wake up to find out...
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