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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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Comes A Time
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

I can't believe this is so low on the list
New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 28, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

It's pretty hot until Weir doesn't let Garcia play the last solo, and then sings "T right here in New York City!"
Big River
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

This is outrageous, Jerry goes around 8 times on the second solo. He might go around as many times in Buffalo, I know he plays that solo for a while. But the leads here are better!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

The sound is questionable on the SBD (91970) of this, I just DLed the Seamons matrix and have high hopes. A couple two three things: This is the best show of May This 1/2 Step is just as good as Boston, and the Big River that follows is better, so the combo is even better here than it is in Boston.... The second set rules
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 28, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

This is fantastic, highlight of the show which also has a great China>Rider
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