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Submissions

7
Palm Sunday
March 18, 1978
Warner theatre

JGB
6
Maggie's Farm
June 26, 1992
Soldier Field

4
Maggie's Farm
May 21, 1992
Cal Expo

21
Maggie's Farm
June 14, 1991
RFK Stadium

Perfect version on View from the Vault 2
22
Maggie's Farm
Oct. 3, 1987
Shoreline Amphitheatre

The Postcards version, scalding hot into an equally hot Cumberland to open set 2

Comments

Playin' In The Band
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I love the explosion at 16 minutes, the cacophony that it is. And I am curious after 9 minutes, is that Ned? Or is it Keith? There's an 'essay' on what's called the Grateful Dead Guide, and it states, "The nedbase site conclusively shows that it was Keith (who was unusually adventurous that day) - Ned wasn't there."- something to ponder. Regardless, it's a nice exploration. Not a fan of the high-pitched noise around 22 minutes, though.
Eyes Of The World
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I echo all the sentiment listed above, however the vocal flubs are jarring in an otherwise enjoyable version. Will have to compare to 6/18.
Scarlet Begonias
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Mickey gives it force during the jam, and lift-off!
Turn On Your Love Light
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Should be higher, both for significance as well as delivery. Grate Pig rap.
Eyes Of The World
May 25, 1993
Cal Expo

Fantastic - Jerry brings his flute too! He offers up some good melody lines throughout his solos.