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Passenger
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Well, maybe I'm going overboard because I haven't heard this song a while, but this one might as well be on here., as most everything else from this s
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Me and My Uncle
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Jerry is a bit subdued BUT the solo may be the best ever.
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Tennessee Jed
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

This one deserves a listen or two!
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Morning Dew
Nov. 7, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

First set opener, I really dig the MDs os this era. Still kind of sturdy and brisk but becoming the majestic ballad that it was in the 70s/80s.
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 4, 1980
Providence Civic Center

This is an all-timer, I say...Garcia plays like a trumpet here, pre-midi...
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Big River
July 1, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

tbinus78, you are a wise person. This site cannot pretend to be taken seriously on any level while this has 10 votes. The one they didn't play at Veneta is probably at #1, I can't even bear to look.
Eyes Of The World
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Definitely a top version, they kick into a furious jam at the end of the coda that puts a ! on things
China Doll
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

cgarces...for best outro of this particular era, see 2-19-73
Brown Eyed Women
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Very killer
Me and Bobby McGee
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Since everyone is weighing in on favorite versions I say 1974-07-19 with greatest solo EDIT: I see that's no secret here, it's at #1...OK
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