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13
The Other One
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Not sure why everyone ignores '77 versions, but you're missing out if you haven't heard this one. Power packed Jerry-led fury.
4
Spanish Jam
May 21, 1995
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

In the band's worst year they somehow came up with a really short but spot-on SJ that emerges nicely out of space. Ignore the date-check out the tune.
4
It Must Have Been The Roses
March 13, 1981
Utica Coliseum

Seek out the SBD (unknown lineage) then bask in what's possibly the best-sung, most heartfelt & lovely "Roses" ever.
52
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

It's criminal that this hasn't made the list yet. Like super-smooth '77 versions? You MUST hear this.
13
Gloria
Oct. 16, 1981
Melkweg

Bobby's birthday at the world famous Melkeweg. Yummy brownies make this version extra special.
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Franklin's Tower
Jan. 10, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

Spectacular & spectacularly underrated--this whole show. There's a Miller available beyond source provided that really should be heard & this Franklin's is just one of the many gems. (Check out the Candyman & BEW from set 1 & TOO from set two for just a couple of highlights along with this FT). I'd wager a lot of folks would bump this at least into double digits if given a listen but the show seems oddly hidden--date, maybe? Who knows, but wow, this is some good under-appreciated stuff right here.
Ship of Fools
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Yes! Great SOF from an wonderful '78 show--carryover from the excellence of month previous
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Flowing beauty with a mellow world of color packed into a less than 10 minute running time yet so much can be gleaned from repeated listening. Favorite part might be the quiet percussive Bill/Mickey outro that just drifts the tune out on a rhythmic wave of bliss. Love this show and this playin’ ... more of these chill, contemplative ‘77s should get some bump on the board.
Space
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Thanks Spidergawd...Grendel was a grand ol mixed lab who heard a lot of Dead in his day & I like to think it was the soundtrack of his doggo existence ... welcome to the site psyched to see/hear your recommendations too,!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

spun again & besides the blazing end jam there's an unusual opening salvo in which the main theme is given a long tease but before Garcia steps up to sing verse one he adds a couple of wicked cool mini solos...amazing how much they packed into under 8 mins. in this barn burner.
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