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Truckin'
March 19, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Swingin' and energetic version with a really cool Nobody's Fault But Mine jam
8
The Wheel
Feb. 17, 1982
Warfield Theater

Great version that comes out of Space. Sounds like they are jamming on an ABB song throughout. Surprised this one hasn't been mentioned yet.
10
He's Gone
March 19, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Tribute to PIgpen, powerful and soulful. 2nd song of the show.

Comments

I Need A Miracle
Sept. 5, 1979
Madison Square Garden

This version slaps! The beginning to a fiery MIracle > Bertha > Good Lovin' show closer.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 3, 1982
The Scope

I love how the unique transition jam comes back up again later on in the show during the Estimated > Eyes transition.
Cassidy
Sept. 5, 1979
Madison Square Garden

Everytime this song comes up I always lament that this song could have been an amazing jam vehicle for the band. These short but jazzy '79 versions show why. I always wish the pre "Flight of the seabirds" jam was stretched out just a bit more.
Loser
Sept. 5, 1979
Madison Square Garden

Jerry really battles his guitar to get the solo out in this version. Lots of feedback problems. Jerry eventually prevails which makes for a cool version worthy of a listen.
Althea
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

Nice one, 2nd set scorcher.
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