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Big River
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Absolutely outstanding Garcia, a couple moments made my jaw drop
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

I dig this one, Garcia plays some longer, watery lines that get the job done in a satisfying way
2
Around and Around
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Just listen to the Wolf--funky, dirty, sort of countrified--a unique and powerful version
3
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Is it just me? I feel like this is a really good one
4
Big River
Aug. 1, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium

What is this, chopped liver? Jerry rips it!
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Sugar Magnolia
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Garcia's lead is FURIOUS
Sugaree
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

I often skip these early ones, but when you pay attention they can be mesmerizing--every instrument plays a unique part, Jerry sings the hell out of it, and Pigpen's organ adds a lot here
Mister Charlie
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Incredible. And if you pay attention, I'm not sure Jerry's main lick is the same on any two of these...
The Other One
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Gosh, fellers, I don't see how someone could say this tops May 10th!
He's Gone
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

I wouldn't say any version prior to 1972-09-09 or subsequent to the hiatus is the 'best ever'! Plus there are overdubs on this unless you've got a two-track version... Pretty nice though
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