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10
Jack Straw
Dec. 31, 1977
Winterland Arena

Piston Pumpin' version to close '77. Overlooked? This is the 244th version listed. Deserves to climb the pile.
2
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

From the Hearth (Avalon - Historic/ Vintage Album Version)
2
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Aug. 29, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Attacked with precision and exuberance by the ensemble, who bat this one on down the road in viscous and youthful ’83 style.
1
The Wheel
July 1, 1971
Wally Heider's Studio

Version from Garcia's first album - the first and the best
3
Jack Straw
Nov. 7, 1987
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Brisk, optimistic, and bubbling with noodlage

Comments

Good Lovin'
April 26, 1971
Fillmore East

Was just minding my own business, listening to GD when I got mugged by this version!
Playin' In The Band
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

6/19 perhaps, though not 23 mins. Fanfrickintastic! - as the description says.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

As this transition gets going, Phil tosses on the cordwood. As Jerry’s flames begin to emerge and reach upward, Keith’s sprinklings rise like sparks, while Billy’s rhythmic pulses seem to synchronize the whipping of the flames. And Bob, yeah, he’s like a bellows pumping oxygen into this thing the whole time. Brilliant bonfire. Step back and enjoy the heat.
Eternity
June 5, 1993
Giants Stadium

No Hornsby here.
Feedback
Oct. 13, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

There are two shows -- the 12th and the 13th -- and they both have feedback.