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Sitting on Top of the World
Nov. 5, 1970
Capitol Theater

Early Psychedelia, Peak Jerry
4
Pretty Peggy O
Aug. 30, 1980
The Spectrum

Guineas just spilling out of Jerry's purse
4
Looks Like Rain
Aug. 30, 1980
The Spectrum

Garcia and Weir spinning higher and higher
2
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Aug. 26, 1980
Cleveland Public Auditorium

Dizzy *is* the word for the way this is makin' me feel
4
Cassidy
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

Ideal June '76 Cassidy

Comments

The Other One
Nov. 5, 1970
Capitol Theater

Propulsive, fluid, electrifying Other One. The rhythm section executes a buttery smooth transition out of Truckin, and the band backs off to let the drums air it out for a few minutes. They re-enter The Other One like a band that has stepped out for a smoke and accidentally the venue on fire, and they have only moments to play before the entire building is consumed. Pure gas!
Sitting on Top of the World
Nov. 5, 1970
Capitol Theater

Very fun to hear Garcia, at the height of his virtuosic power, revisiting the early psychedelia of the ‘65-‘66 era. The band is locked in and Garcia’s leads are stunning. Don’t miss the Truckin > Other One transition from this show, either
To Lay Me Down
May 11, 1981
Coliseum

Heartbreaking rendition. Seek out Bob Wagner’s AUD for an immersive experience!
They Love Each Other
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Structurally identical to the version on 2/26, but the dynamic swings and melodic inventiveness of Jerry’s solo elevate this to one of the truly great versions.
Black Peter
Feb. 4, 1978
Milwaukee Auditorium

This is an underrated highlight of an overlooked show. Wedged between two titanic performances, and hobbled by a setlist that looks boring on paper, 2/4 nevertheless cooks. This Black Peter is an absolute beast with a lovely solo and tremendous, slow-burning outtro jam.
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