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Ramble On Rose
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

One of the earliest live versions ever and boy oh boy is Jerry into it. Belts out the lyrics. Quick tempo & a real joy to hear!
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Hey Pocky Way
March 28, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Weird how little folks seem to care at all about this tune. I love it & Brent does the Neville Bros. proud w/this version--as good as it gets.
5
Eyes Of The World
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

First there were only AUDs available, but now that a sweet CM SBD is up you oughta check out this sweet '78!
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Bertha
Oct. 22, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Rippingly good early version with Keith way out front. Jerry and the whole crew rock it hard!
3
Row Jimmy
Oct. 28, 1985
Fox Theater

Great cadence to this one and some cool reverb effects lend a trippy mesmerizing feel to this fine entry from the Fox. Get the CM SBD source.
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Comments

Let It Grow
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

100% agree (best of '77) and Garcia goes just ballistic in the latter half of the song.
Bird Song
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Phil can be heard after they finish saying "Dynamite!" Agreed.
Eyes Of The World
April 27, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Yes, the jamming is nice & the transition into Eyes is a fun, rare treat, but it has to be noted also that Jerry's voice is absolutely terrible here* (as it was for much of '85). Not trying to hate at all, just saying that when it comes to overall headiness of this version, this should be taken into account. * Just listen to him barely croaking out the opening line in Scarlet, and Eyes isn't much better.
Good Lovin'
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Jerry's 2 solos push this into legendary territory. No surprise from the show that never stops giving.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

This whole show is spectacular (especially the DS)...Top 3 of '72, and yes, that includes the Europe shows.
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