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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

Sugaree
Oct. 9, 1977
McNichols Arena

Some ridiculous fanning on this one!!!
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Forgot about this one...awesome version from one of my favorite shows ever!
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Jazz fusion at its finest...is Herbie Hancock sitting in? ;)
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Legendary...this is THE Playin' that got me into Playin'
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Hate to admit it, but I think this one is better than Veneta
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