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Cumberland Blues
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

Jerry's in primal Viola Lee mode more than per country twang.
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Tennessee Jed
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

What an ending jam. Jerry improvises astonishing structures with ease and fluency. The others are right there with him.
12
Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

Bursting with feeling and well-played by all.
4
Picasso Moon
April 3, 1990
The Omni

Blazing version of this wild song. Lots of fun.
3
Tennessee Jed
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

Jerry's solo is so articulate -- immaculately constructed. Some very fine stuff.
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Comments

Bird Song
Oct. 17, 1983
Olympic Center

'83: secretly the best year for Bird Song. Also check out 5/13 and 12/28, for starters.
Playin' In The Band
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I for one can’t get enough of these ’74 Playin’ spacefests. But then my concept of the ideal Grateful Dead absolutely includes the avant garde weirdness. If you’re looking for a Playin’ that goes down smooth, this ain’t it. But if you’re looking for a true sonic adventure (as rocky, disorienting, and revelatory as adventures are), grab a pair of headphones and strap the fuck in.
Feel Like A Stranger
July 10, 1989
Giants Stadium

A beaut. Points for execution and creativity.
Ramble On Rose
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Outstanding. Close to perfection.
Comes A Time
May 1, 1977
The Palladium

There’s also a unique jam in D major between the end of Comes a Time and the start of Playin’ Reprise. Well worth hearing.
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