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Sugaree
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

I love long, jammed out versions of this song, and it's worth hearing a shorter one to remind yourself of how beautiful the song is.
6
Samson and Delilah
June 9, 1991
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Nice show from what I've heard of it, and this one has great energy.
3
When I Paint My Masterpiece
June 9, 1991
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Nice version, with some emotive singing from Bob and Hornsby's accordion support.
19
Around and Around
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Even the rockers have a bit extra, and this one > into "Johnny B. Goode."
29
It Must Have Been The Roses
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

This whole show is solid.
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Comments

He's Gone
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

The vocal jam at the end is also a highlight.
Wharf Rat
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Almost all of the stellar jams in this show (and there are many of them) have a "Dark Star" vibe as well. Get the AUD or Seamons matrix, it's unbelievable.
Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Really wonderful stuff. Great 11 minute pre-verse segment that gets pretty intense at times. Lots of Phil driving this one, Keith is also shining. Short, coherent feedback with Phil in lead (listen to Keith again!). Gets pretty heady, then wonderful move to major pentatonic with a few minutes left. Seamless > into "Sugar Mag," which for me throws this version over the top. I hate hearing clunky or poorly done transitions and hold the bar pretty high; this well exceeded it. Don't personally hear the MLBJ, but there are a lot of rhythmic similarities.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Great version until the final solo and that nasty cut at the end. Why didn't they patch that?
Dancin' in the Streets
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Garcia is the perfect mix of exploratory and patient. Phil powering groove. Nice performance of outro material (dynamics help this section considerably, who knew?).
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