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Truckin'
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

From a kind of under the radar show: Truckin out of space winds down into a spacey jam, atypical of the period.
6
Cryptical Envelopment
Sept. 3, 1985
Starlight Theater

Really, none of these '85 versions are all that great (except as novelties), but this one is probably the strongest. JG gets all the words right!
5
Bertha
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Okay, so maybe Garcia drops some words (& even verses) here and there...it gives him an opportunity for an extra long solo, which winds around nicely.
13
Ripple
Dec. 6, 1980
Mill Valley Recreation Center

With the small crowd you can actually hear the band sing!
6
Crazy Fingers
Sept. 7, 1985
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Classic version. Segues into Samson.
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Comments

Dark Star
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Despite its short length it's not quite a "pro forma" version (a la BCT 84). Some nice moments, especially thanks to BW's nimble work. Also: Mydland's first outing on DS is intriguing to hear.
Dark Star
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

This - and the whole show - is a great example of the Dead as "acid rockers": whatever that means, and for better or for worse.
Dark Star
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Also, don't forget that great transition into Sittin, a tune they'd worked up with Keith and had brought back (briefly) into the repertoire.
He's Gone
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Incredible jam, this version really shows what the tune is capable of.
He's Gone
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Garcia's solo on this one out of the vocal breakdown is a brilliant moment. Bubbling over the top, absolute greatness.
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