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Row Jimmy
Feb. 4, 1978
Milwaukee Auditorium

If a SBD of this version and show existed we'd all be talking it up. But the AUD is pretty good, & this RJ has tasty Garcia licks. Don't overlook it!
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Jack Straw
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

For the love of Jerry you MUST listen to this immediately. Cease all other activities and prepare to have your jaw hit the floor!
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The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

Seguing out of a sick Franklin's Tower it gets fast, flawless rolling licks from Jerry and great timing from the rest +killer final Jam
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Brokedown Palace
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

Sweet end to a magical show. Perfect harmonies w/Brent. Only flaw is when Bob says "careful up there" to someone doin' somethin' werid in the rafters
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Talk about slipping through the cracks: This is a classic long, jamming sick slick trip thru both tunes. Intro to FIRE one of the best ever performed
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Comments

Box of Rain
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Agree that we shouldn't overlook official DP releases. This version is about as good as it gets outside of the studio version. Phil nails all the lyrics and Donna adds nicely...both the emotion & execution are there. Also check out the outstandingly smooth Row Jimmy from this release (the Utah show.)
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 25, 1981
Stabler Arena

Very solid version from an overall ridiculously hot show. Also check out the Scarlet>Fire and the tasty Sugar Mag sandwich. One of the best of '81 easily.
Touch of Grey
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

Easily the cleanest version, & one of the most energetic ever performed. #1 as far as I'm concerned and it needs way more votes. Excellent call.
Eyes Of The World
May 13, 1983
Greek Theater

Best of 1983...true, not an outstanding year for this tune, but on this one they provide the kind of long, relaxed jamming style they would revive in the early 90's to great success. This version sounds much like the excellent 3/31/91 rendition from NC...if you like that one, you'll like this one as well.
Mason's Children
Jan. 24, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

Must agree...plus I never even knew the Dead played Hawaii!
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