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Not Fade Away
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

16 minutes of extra cruchy goodness
14
Dark Star
Aug. 30, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

I believe this is the first ever Tighten Up jam - Phil and Bob intiate it when Jer breaks a string. Beautiful.
14
Dark Star
June 27, 1969
Veterans Auditorium

Really unique Star. Some unusual themes explored, including The Other One and Lovelight!
13
Dark Star
July 7, 1969
Piedmont Park

Endless 13 minute intro jam, the longest yet. Sublime DS jamming.
53
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

OMG! Most intense Sugar Mag jam ever! Jerry WILL NOT QUIT. Vocal entrance is real sloppy, but it hardly matters - you MUST hear this!!!
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Mountains of the Moon
April 26, 1969
The Electric Theatre

This is the finest version for me...the electric parts of Jerry's solo have a strong Dark Star quality to them.
Franklin's Tower
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

The best Franklin's ever IMHO, such energy and creativity here!
Not Fade Away
Jan. 7, 1978
Golden Hall

Yes! The whole band is ripping on this version, one of my favorites
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

They should have done this transition more! Nice version.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Whoa. This is definitely an excellent transition into Rider, they even throw in a few hints at the "Feelin' Groovy" jam from '73-'74. A new fav of the '80s for sure.
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