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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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Black Peter
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This is a great one, from a great show. However, the end solo could be longer, which is why 10-29 is better....but this is up there
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This has no Garcia leads after the third verse (all Lesh). It is still one of the best versions ever, particularly the between verse leads are long and powerful.
Deal
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

One of the best one-solo versions. See also 1973-02-22. But Fall 80 and after were another level for this song.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

I'm not sure why 11-6 i ranked above this, good as it is. I'm REALLY not sure why Englishtown is, it's not even in the same league. The arpeggiated peak before Rio Grande-io is unique and stunning.
He's Gone
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This is amazing save for the fact that there is no post-vocal jam (very short jam but clearly not on He's Gone exactly, sort of a real brief pre-TOO jam). Middle solo section is sublime.
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