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Bird Song
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Perfection.
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Morning Dew
Jan. 14, 1967
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

Probably a "misdated" Dew, but no matter; this early version is as emotive as it gets
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China Cat Sunflower
May 24, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

I usually prefer the China>Rider combo but this is a must hear version; Jerry really pours on the HEAT between the verses!!
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Dark Star
March 28, 1969
Student Center

Powerful jams, Jerry really delivers!
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Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1972
Music Hall

Unbelievable Playin' on this Playin', they fly thru at least a hundred different changes at supersonic speed. Billy is absolutely on Fire!!!
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Comments

The Other One
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

This is one of my favorites of '77. '76-'77 Other Ones are typically too mellow for my taste, but this one is en fuego!
The Other One
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Legendary.
Dark Star
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Incredible Dark Star! They must change direction a dozen times in the first half alone, all the while sounding beautifully fluid. The transition into MAMU is so perfect...they NAIL IT!!! Real nice weirdness in the second half as well that will be sure to get you nice and melty.
Truckin'
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Sweet, groovy version with a MONSTER Caution Jam!
China Doll
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Probably the best China Doll. Jerry's fuzztone during the breaks gives an even more melancholy and forboding tone to the song than usual.
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