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Operator
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Final time played, Pig is in fine form, acoustic set here is beautiful, entire show for that matter is transcendent stuff.
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Ripple
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Great year for this song, no doubt, emotive, and serene. A quick ride in time, Capitol Theater 1970.
10
Friend of the Devil
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Legendary show, this FOTD is deserving
7
Franklin's Tower
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

Joyous and powerful 1/2 step>Franklins to open
6
Shakedown Street
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

Not jammed too deeply, but the playing that there is seriously funky and powerful
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Comments

Casey Jones
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Smokin!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

One of my favorite versions, great fill-ins by Keith and Lesh. Garcia leads this one well, and although a slight flub his lyrics are heartfelt and soulful. The leads are punchy and flow well. Achieves everything I look for in a Mississippi Uptown. In addition, one of my favorite shows, from my favorite year of Grateful Dead music.
Ship of Fools
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

This version for me is slightly better than the 5.9.77 version, and for me personally the reason stems from the fact that the 1974 sound in my opinion suited this song's mood better than latter day versions. Being one of my favorite Jerry tunes, this version satisfies my need for a great ship of fools. Whenever I want to listen to one this is the one I choose.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Legendary. That transition is mind-blowing. The fire is a fluid and all together rewarding stream of licks and improvisational greatness.
Jack Straw
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

The lead-up into "Jack Straw from Witchita" is off the friggen' chain. Garcia goes berserk and the whole band rips it apart.
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