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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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Bird Song
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

Having been there I can attest--it's a winner.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 9, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

Yes, Corals! Almost forgot about this one...so many 80's EYES were rushed and choppy--NOT here. For one of the few other slower, groovy versions of this year check out 4-3-82 from the Scope!
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

A worthy addition!
Bird Song
July 27, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Phil: "This whole thing is a fraud--we're really clever androids."
Playin' In The Band
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Same as I said about the "Deal" from this show--so overlooked. This version gets out there w/out losing focus...not dissimilar to 5/17/77 but with its own signature sound.
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