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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

Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

They just played it on gdradio.com After the We Bid ended I had to fire it up again on Relisten and it's probably the same source you're listening to. I can't tell the difference. Sometimes the Miller is better. Anyway, yeah def one that stands out... Feyline Roadhouse for a while there...right on
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Lit, with a boogie-woogie flame.
Big River
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Whirled until the music dances nimbly on a cyclone
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

A slow motion, psychedelic home run traveling at the speed of light.
Eyes Of The World
June 21, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

It came to me: 10/9/82. A happy riff. I'm not a labeler... and will be on the lookout for others. thanks for the 9/12/81 tip.