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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
11
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!!
19
Dark Star
March 28, 1969
Student Center

Powerful jams, Jerry really delivers!
31
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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Playin' In The Band
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Just have to add that I think this medley is a little better than the version they did on 10/27/73; Playin' reprise gets especially wild!
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Really intense, jazzy version...Garcia is on fire for the whole show, which is one of the best of the year IMO.
Scarlet Begonias
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

This transition is as perfect as it gets and one of the best of the '80s, if not all time!
The Other One
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

I think this version as a whole is a bit underwhelming, but the Tiger/feedback section deserves special mention as one of the greatest "spaces" ever performed.
The Other One
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

"It's really too weird up here, it really is..."
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