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He's Gone
Dec. 28, 1984
sf civic ctr

Great He's Gone with a sweet segue into Spoonful
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 28, 1984
sf civic ctr

Speedy, energetic, and a lot of fun! Love this 2nd set opener.
5
Aiko Aiko
Dec. 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

High energy Set 2 opener with Clarence Clemmons!
4
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Dec. 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Silly version. Phil has fun with this one. Nice energy from the band too.
4
Greatest Story Ever Told
Nov. 4, 1979
Civic Center

A notably speedy version. "Bobby your rushin'!" Great solo by Jerry though
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Comments

Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

This is a very well played Dark Star. Has everything a Star from '69 should have; swirling psychedelia and gorgeous improv, nicely compacted into a tight 20 minute version.
Dark Star
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Loving this Dark Star from Dave's Picks 30. All sorts of subtleties to catch in this one. Around the 22 minute mark you can hear a Sugar Magnolia jam that's pretty cool. The first one wouldn't have been played till June of the same year.
Black Peter
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

These early Black Peters' always seem a little too slow and plodding to me. This version is no different. I would imagine this sucked the life out of the room for those that were there.
Mason's Children
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

This version slays
Might As Well
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Jerry's solo is very authoritative. Energetic and punchy version.
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