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13
Dark Star
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

One of the very best early versions!!! Trippy, wild, and emotive, with Ken Babbs throwing in some "flavor"
4
Caution
Feb. 12, 1969
Fillmore East

Monster breakdown in this Caution; the band is HUGE
21
Alligator
Aug. 21, 1968
Fillmore West

Beautiful Mountain Jam and Bid You Goodnight themes
4
The Other One
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Wild, loose and scorching Other One followed by one of the best Crypitcal reprises, maybe second only to 3/2/69
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The Other One
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

OK, so this gets pretty overshadowed by the other heavy-hitter of this show, but this That's It... suite is one of the hottest ever!
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Comments

Stella Blue
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

YES!! Without a doubt, one of the best!!!
Stella Blue
Oct. 25, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Totally agree! Just a gorgeous rendition and a classic show all-around.
Cumberland Blues
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Worth suffering thru the SQ for this one...absolutely blistering solos!!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

A great, laid-back Jerry showcase
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

This one is also probably my favorite...just exactly perfect!
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