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Candyman
March 24, 1988
Omni Coliseum

Lucky enough to be at this show. Candyman blew everyone away--best song played that night. Awesome trippy guitar jam &Jer belts out vocals
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Ramble On Rose
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Gorgeous, incredible, up and down, carnival-like bridge jam by Jerry. Picture perfect version--no flaws
43
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

April '78 S>F's often mentioned are 4/16 and 4/24 (rightly so) but this one is every bit as good. Superior transition jam--, beautiful, & powerful
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Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Starts out Jazzy, explorative, takes its time, 3 minute intro, then blasts off into the stratosphere with intense Garcia-led jamming

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Terrapin Station
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

One of those shows where nearly every song could get an upvote. Just pushed this one into double digits but it should be way higher. Flowing, flawless rendition with excellent Jerry vocals.
Not Fade Away
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

I think this show --a hiding in plain sight blazer-/is going to get a lot more deserved attention now that the Seamons matrix is on the scene. It really does bring out the pop in this show and this NFA is among the great rollicking versions of 1977, with a long groovealicious intro that picks up steam and funk as it progresses. Easy +1
Dire Wolf
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

Slowed down, grooved up, excellent rendition. I hear more of the Mission influence than Fingers but either way it's lovely stuff from Garcia. These Winterland shows are my favorite from '74 along with the September France performance.
Sugaree
April 12, 1982
Nassau Coliseum

Was gonna give it just a sentimental nod since I was at this show but in giving it another listen it's quite worthy of an upvote. Rarely did they ever play a poor show at the old Mausoleum. EDIT: listen to Darkstar67 and grab that source he listed.
Playin' In The Band
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Agree fully that some of these E72 versions, while not as marathon in length as later ones, pack every bit as much raw power, energy and finesse and sometimes even surpass their longer counterparts. This may be the very best of the tour, neck and neck perhaps with 5/11/72. Either way, you're listening to HOF stuff right here.
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