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Dancin' in the Streets
Jan. 18, 1970
Springer's Inn

Another knock-out 1970 version.
5
St. Stephen
Jan. 18, 1969
CBS Studios in West Hollywood

You can watch this on youtube - "Playboy After Dark". Well worth it.
3
Casey Jones
Aug. 30, 1970
KQED Studios

The fact that you can watch them play this live is reason enough to vote for it - it's on youtube! KQED "celebration
7
Candyman
Aug. 30, 1970
KQED Studios

The fact that you can watch this on youtube is reason enough to vote for it! KQED "Celebration" special.
10
Good Lovin'
Sept. 18, 1970
Fillmore East

How is this not on the list already??? GREAT jam. On Fire. Epic. Best version EVER.
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Comments

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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