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9
Pretty Peggy O
Feb. 26, 1981
Uptown Theater

Stunningly beautiful version. Jerry's solo is second to none.
8
The Other One
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Whoa, this is absolutely scorching. Never thought I'd hear one from 1979 this unbelievably hot!
22
The Other One
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

Wow, this version pretty much has it all; aggression, melody, and weirdness galore. Phil and Jerry are just huge here.
8
The Other One
April 15, 1969
The Music Box

Garica is amped! Some intense jamming before the 1st verse even. Great AUD for '69 too.
11
China Doll
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Excellent, somber China Doll following a spectacular Eyes.

Comments

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..."