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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

Aiko Aiko
Sept. 2, 1980
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Nice early Brent version played w/the slower cadence of the late 70's style.
Playin' In The Band
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Agreed. This whole show has that perfect May '77 vibe of flow, ease and serenity. This is a great '77 PITB...only wish they hadn't hit some sour notes on the reprise b/c that's beautiful as well right up until they misfire on the return to the main theme.
Row Jimmy
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Very nice RJ indeed but there is an absolutely brutal cut during Jerry's 2nd solo on the SBD.
Ramble On Rose
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Flawless, clean, powerful, vocally perfect rendition and Jerry clearly is having a great time, singing: "Just like OLD Wolfman Jack!" Very underrated version.
Stella Blue
April 21, 1978
Rupp Arena

Hey ChinaCat, Try 10/21/78 a couple slots down (should be higher) for a killer Stella outro.
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