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Uncle John's Band
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Really good Europe '72 version.
2
Ramble On Rose
June 17, 1972
Hollywood Bowl

Truckin'->Other One->Ramble On Rose is an awesome sequence!
3
Truckin'
June 17, 1972
Hollywood Bowl

This one has a great high-energy jam, and of course the Pig factor for the final time ever.
11
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 14, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

HEAVY! Out of control energy coming from the drums, vocals, guitars- everything!
11
Mexicali Blues
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Jaunty goodness, with tasty Garcia jams throughout.
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Comments

Black Throated Wind
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

This excellent BTW was indeed followed by "Next Time You See Me." The version of "Sitting On Top Of The World" that appears on Steppin' Out is actually from 5/23/72.
Eyes Of The World
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

The outro jam in this one is sloppy compared to 6/18, but the transition into Big River is unique, and a very cool example of the Dead's improvisational skills. To me, it sounds like Jerry accidentally (or maybe purposely?) changes to the wrong key, and the band decides to roll with it rather than returning to the Eyes jam.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

This version contains some of Jerry's finest wah-wah phrasing and tone. "You can't close the door when the wall's caved in." Yeah, pretty much.
The Other One
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Too Much, man! Like, whoa.
Bird Song
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

It's very close, but this one edges out 8/27 for me.
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