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Uncle John's Band
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

This is exceptional.
12
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 25, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Great stuff here. From a monster show, this is a really strong china < rider. One of the best of the era imho
14
Let It Grow
June 27, 1984
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Just dank. Really is a Monster version.
21
El Paso
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Obviously.
25
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

Smokin' and charged with energy
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Comments

Cassidy
Oct. 12, 1983
Madison Square Garden

This version here has completely changed my perception of the song, one my new favorite versions, the jamming is concise and focused. Good call here.
Row Jimmy
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Clean is the appropriate term here, this is as clean as possible, I can definitively say this deserves its spot.
Dark Star
March 21, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Second all thoughts above, this is a DS that provides adequate room for contemplative listening, a jazz-infused visual piece, worth listening.
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

Hey my man, no worries, but it looks like you've made a common mistake, the Lovelight is from 2/13 not 2/14.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Laid back, mellow, jazzy, and the ultimate zenith of what makes this band so great. Bring this version out whenever its time to prove the Grateful Dead to somebody, if they take the time to listen, they will get it. In certainty, I "got it" once again listening to this version, and urge all who have managed to escape hearing this one to throw on some high-quality headphones and dedicate a relaxed hour to hear the mind-bending jam sequence featured in this 2nd set. I have all conclusive evidence from this show alone, let alone many more, to label 1973 as a top top year in the Grateful Dead's repertoire of 30.
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