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Not Fade Away
June 21, 1970
Pauley Ballroom, U. of California

Absolutely smoking version. Can't believe I missed it.
2
Dire Wolf
Jan. 3, 1970
Fillmore East

Not enough respect for this song.
2
Big Boss Man
Jan. 3, 1970
Fillmore East

Great version from kick-butt show.
2
Uncle John's Band
Feb. 23, 1970
The Auditorium

Raw simple acoustic version - perfect!
1
Dire Wolf
Feb. 23, 1970
The Auditorium

Very funny banter in between the 2 attempts to play it. So great..
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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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