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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

Not Fade Away
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

The first half is out of control. It slows a bit in the middle, but the transition into GDTRFB is killer. Better than Cornell for sure (IMHO of course).
Not Fade Away
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

The groove on this one is outrageous! Fantastic interplay on this slow burner masterpiece!
Not Fade Away
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Seems like the best NFAs are in '71!!! This is my second fave after the epic 11-15-71.
Scarlet Begonias
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

A unique version...sounds like they're gonna quit right after the song, then all of a sudden its off to happy melody jam land!
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

Just love this one...Jerry really pours on the GOO