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Candyman
March 24, 1988
Omni Coliseum

Lucky enough to be at this show. Candyman blew everyone away--best song played that night. Awesome trippy guitar jam &Jer belts out vocals
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Ramble On Rose
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Gorgeous, incredible, up and down, carnival-like bridge jam by Jerry. Picture perfect version--no flaws
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

April '78 S>F's often mentioned are 4/16 and 4/24 (rightly so) but this one is every bit as good. Superior transition jam--, beautiful, & powerful
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Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Starts out Jazzy, explorative, takes its time, 3 minute intro, then blasts off into the stratosphere with intense Garcia-led jamming

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Black Throated Wind
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Really strong version with a bit of a peppier tempo than most and more emotionally charged, especially toward the end. Bobby commits and delivers.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

@merryjerry Turns out they did have the complete IKYR in the vault so now this incredible version can be heard in all its glory and it truly is spectacular--not just because it melts into being from a crazy Dark Star....you can actually hear an "almost" moment where it sounds like they're about to head into the MLB/Feelin'Groovy jams that they would begin playing in '73 and carry throughout '74, but instead they just jam some more and intensify what they're already doing before heading flawlessly into Rider. This is easily making my Top 10 all time China>Rider list. Up it!
Viola Lee Blues
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Maybe a new number 1 for me. Shorter than some of the marathon versions in '68 but more focused for it, tighter all around, but losing none of the furious jamming of those big '68's. Sung really well by all, too.
Morning Dew
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

Of all the shows released on 30 Trips this is the one I was most excited about due to the 2d set which is as good as any from any era they ever did, capped off by this unbelievable Dew. I'd already voted for it so I can't again but hearing it now in its best possible recording I urge any and all Dew freaks to beg or borrow a copy (as I did) and listen again. I am more convinced than ever now that it is simply the best Dew ever, and that includes the wonderful Barton of 77 and MSG '87.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Welcome FamPham...glad you're past lurking stage & that you checked out this combo. I too am lucky enough to have a kind friend burning the 30 Trips for me (just wasn't doable financially & I wish they'd made the shows available individually but I can't complain about the selection. While my ultimate wish would have been for 10/29/77 this April show is so good & finally released with quality sound that it's like discovering it for the first time! I look fwd to checking out your comments & recommendations.
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