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El Paso
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

Crisp and nimble
12
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 9, 1983
Hampton Coliseum

One of the best of the year
29
Loser
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Every song from this show should be on here. This Loser is certainly deserving, solo is on point.
19
Good Lovin'
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

Intense and quick jamming. Charged Bertha > Good Lovin' to open the legendary trio, 11-4, 11-5,11-6
5
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

Stunned this wasn't posted earlier. Superb 1/2 step opener, Garcia plays melodically and beautifully.

Comments

Friend of the Devil
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Do they nail the vocals or what! So soulful, Jerry's voice is absolutely perfect in this. Each note has a powerful resonance, they play each break well, and there is no lagging. Excellent version.
Bertha
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

This version is a fuckin' smoker. Definitely a highlight of a great show.
They Love Each Other
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

yes, check out this solo. Somebody splash some water on Garcia, he is on fire.
Me and My Uncle
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Smokin' version. Check out the disco beat they put on this Explosive Mexcali > M&MU
Sugaree
Sept. 2, 1980
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Jerry just falls into a perfect groove and keeps it going for a long time. The crowd goes nuts, and he just keeps fanning. Vocals are on point throughout, and the drummers keep up. Lesh and Weir are in stride, but Jerry keeps this up at a full sprint. Showering a beautiful array of licks, and solos. One of the best ever.