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Estimated Prophet
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

From the famous "ravenspace" show; the only version in which the main theme is reprised+lots of Bob yelling
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Ship of Fools
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Perfection. The "comes a time" for this show gets all the attention but this SOF is just as grand
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Uncle John's Band
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

Part of a 2nd set for the ages; flows in & out of PITB teases & then reprises into killer Dew
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Terrapin Station
Dec. 31, 1987
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Hold on tight!
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Bertha
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Sweet bass drop-ins by Phil on intro; extended Garcia solos in bridge jam; very intense and fun
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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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