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43
Let It Grow
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Dick's Picks, Vol. 32. One of my favorite versions of the '80s.
17
Truckin'
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Absolutely demented bulidup and jam + a killer Phil solo segment
45
Looks Like Rain
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Can't believe this isn't here!! Possibly the most epic 1970s LLR!!!!
7
Looks Like Rain
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Just a stunning ensemble effort...Jerry's complimentary playing duing the verses is breathtaking!
24
Truckin'
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Out-friggin-standing 18 min. space/jazz jam out of this Truckin'...then a brief drums segment into a blistering Other One

Comments

Playin' In The Band
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

Holy shit!!!! This jam absolutely BURNS with pure psychedelic intensity; the peak is just enormous for such a relatively short version. Possibly the finest of the tour, besides maybe 5/24.
Morning Dew
April 13, 1969
Ballroom

Best of the year imho
The Other One
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

This version has grown on me considerably. Lots of wonderful, loose exploration, capped off with a beautiful MLB jam.
The Other One
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Updated 8-13-13: One of the very, very best of the tour!!!! Garcia absolutely SHREDS after the 1st verse, after which they launch into some awesome Tiger/Caution jamming. Jam after El Paso is also very passionate and jazzy. What a classic!
Sugar Magnolia
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Excellent version capping off a legendary second set!