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Sugaree
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

One of the (for me) rare versions of Sugaree that never drags, but keeps building and building with great intensity.
3
Dark Hollow
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

Pure sweetness.
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Jack A Roe
Nov. 17, 1978
Rambler Room

Great feeling and beautiful acoustic Dead harmonies at their best.
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Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Nov. 17, 1978
Rambler Room

Gorgeous acoustic version in a superb gem of a concert. Jer's voice is perfect, the emotional arc soars. A mini masterpiece.
3
Space
Nov. 30, 1979
Stanley Theater

Wait for it, then run in fear from it. The boys had something ferocious in mind here.
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Comments

Tennessee Jed
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Around 7:00 it's basically a prototype Terrapin jam. Great to hear how this theme is emerging at this point. You can hear the same in the one on the 24th too.
Cold Rain and Snow
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

CR&S was always my favorite opener and this one doesn't disappoint at all. I always felt like they held it for when they were all feeling amped up and ready to play. Something about the groove, and something that harkens back to their earliest repertoire makes it extra special. Plus this one has serious butt.
Franklin's Tower
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Is that what that is? Whatever you call it, it's also a pinnacle of exuberant musicianship and just simply amazing. At 14:00 or so Jerry teases China Cat, which had dropped out of rotation at this stage. What a gem.
The Other One
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Only nine TOO this year, no Dark Stars, and not many PiTB. They weren't going for the long and wild explorations of the deep weird so much as perfecting the tight ensemble musicality that comes to a head in the great '77 tours. But this TOO stands out for its part in a long extended 2nd set jam that covers so much ground at supersonic speed. Doesn't go to mars, but covers the earth in low orbit more than once.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

The Help>Slip part of this is absolutely rock solid. Twisting and turning at high speed, they don't miss a beat. One of the tightest live ones I know of, and should be much higher just for this. The Franklin's is joyous, and long, just exactly perfect.
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