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Ramble On Rose
Oct. 28, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

The jam is both melodic and surging. A great taste of the early 80's sound
2
Brother Esau
March 31, 1983
Warfield Theatre

Some fantastic interaction between Garcia and Brent. This song is definitely one of the more underrated ones!
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Althea
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Lesh and Garcia dominate this one
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Bird Song
Sept. 6, 1983
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Hot, hot version from '83! The boys are on point
6
Good Lovin'
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

Mind bending version from '74. Last show before their hiatus!
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 12, 1973
Omni Coliseum

This one just doesn't have enough votes. It's amazing. The melodic jam, turn-on-the-dime transitions, that little segue lick Garcia does. This one is really good.
Franklin's Tower
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

C'mon even has the Tighten Up jam!
The Other One
March 31, 1983
Warfield Theatre

Yep!
Big Boss Man
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

"..but you sure won't let Jerry stop"
New Speedway Boogie
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

Sorry folks, but this right here is the best version. Garcia pouring his soul into this one.
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