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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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Dire Wolf
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

Slowed down, grooved up, excellent rendition. I hear more of the Mission influence than Fingers but either way it's lovely stuff from Garcia. These Winterland shows are my favorite from '74 along with the September France performance.
Sugaree
April 12, 1982
Nassau Coliseum

Was gonna give it just a sentimental nod since I was at this show but in giving it another listen it's quite worthy of an upvote. Rarely did they ever play a poor show at the old Mausoleum. EDIT: listen to Darkstar67 and grab that source he listed.
Playin' In The Band
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Agree fully that some of these E72 versions, while not as marathon in length as later ones, pack every bit as much raw power, energy and finesse and sometimes even surpass their longer counterparts. This may be the very best of the tour, neck and neck perhaps with 5/11/72. Either way, you're listening to HOF stuff right here.
They Love Each Other
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Overlooked version and show.
Brown Eyed Women
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

Well said! ^^^^
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