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Bird Song
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Perfection.
8
Morning Dew
Jan. 14, 1967
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

Probably a "misdated" Dew, but no matter; this early version is as emotive as it gets
11
China Cat Sunflower
May 24, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

I usually prefer the China>Rider combo but this is a must hear version; Jerry really pours on the HEAT between the verses!!
19
Dark Star
March 28, 1969
Student Center

Powerful jams, Jerry really delivers!
31
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1972
Music Hall

Unbelievable Playin' on this Playin', they fly thru at least a hundred different changes at supersonic speed. Billy is absolutely on Fire!!!
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Comments

Not Fade Away
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Excellent, hard rocking NFA!! One of my favorites, too.
Let It Grow
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Love this one!!! Used to be a mostly '73-'74 LIG guy 'til I heard this a while back. Thanks for the rec.
Let It Grow
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

just ridiculous!
Not Fade Away
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

Absolutely one of the finest early versions, some seriously heavy grooves here!
Not Fade Away
Oct. 6, 1977
Activity Center. Arizona State U

I'd be remiss not to add that Jerry even briefly breaks into the Mind Left Body jam, no joke!
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