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Wharf Rat
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Dark Star> He's Gone > Wharf Rat > Truckin'. RFK 73. A great sequence at, in my opinion, the show of the year
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Around and Around
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Right between a sweet Here Comes Sunshine and an all-time Dark Star, the boys rip a quick A&A. Nice interplay between Keith and Jer
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Next Time You See Me
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

The boys do this classic justice, both Jer and Pig have some solid playing. Not as rippin' as some of Europe 72s, but it's the April 71 run!
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Me and My Uncle
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

The end of a Half-Step>Frankin's Tower>MAMU triptych, not too shabby.
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Little Red Rooster
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

It's the Dead at the Garden, plenty for the whole family to enjoy! Some inspired playing on display
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Doin' That Rag
May 24, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

Jerry does not disappoint on the solo, really takes it to a great place and they roll into He Was a Friend of Mine without a seconds hesitation, which is unreal in its own right. Kicks off a nice Doin That Rag>He Was a Friend of Mine> China Cat> The Eleven. Sick stuff
Terrapin Station
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is the one for me. After listening to many others on this list, I can find only a few thst I feel are comparable. 2/26/77, 1/22/78, to name a pair. Beautiful intro, very solid playing throughout. Wonderful communication on display from everyone. Around the 11:30 mark, Jerry and Keith really take this one to transcendant heights. Jerry's solo that follows is perfectly counterpointed by Phil, note for note. Flows into a very interesting drums, noted as "Alhambra" which itselfs builds into an awesome NFA>Stephen>Around and Around. UJB encore to boot. First Scarlet Fire, as well earlier in the show. 77, what a year
New Minglewood Blues
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Thoroughly jammed out, as good as minglewood gets
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Absolutely fuckin wild, takes you right to the stratosphere and Phil is bombing the whole way through. What can I say that hasn't been covered? Unreal pitb. I've seen photos tagged as 11/18/72 at the Hofheinz with Jerry wearing a Nudie Suit, which would only make this version that little bit more epic. I'm pretty sure he did wear it at least the next night, which is itself a great show. I know the boys all busted them out for NYE 72.
Hey Pocky Way
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

Get up and dance! If this doesn't make you at least tap your foot, you might not have a pulse. Brent and Jerry both rippin away
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