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Uncle John's Band
Aug. 18, 1970
Fillmore West

Beautiful finisher to a terrific show. Peak Dead.
2
Dark Hollow
Aug. 18, 1970
Fillmore West

Gotta love 1970 acoustic sets. This is a classic version.
1
Mama Tried
June 21, 1970
Pauley Ballroom, U. of California

Raw, 1970 power.
4
Attics of My Life
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

Oh man what a version. Slow, melodic...
2
Friend of the Devil
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

Beautiful acoustic version. Amazed this hasn't made the list yet.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

This versions says "hello, my name is Phil Lesh and I play bass for the Grateful Dead".
Dark Star
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

I'm surprised too. Amazing version, and totally unique. Just sneaks up on you.
Dark Star
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

WOW. Never heard this one before today. Just wow.
Sugar Magnolia
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

They royally fuck it up and it is still awesome.
Dark Star
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Hands-down best Dark Star from hands-down best show they ever played. Period. Best versions of Not Fade Away, Easy Wind, and China-Rider as well, IMHO.
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