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Bird Song
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Perfection.
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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
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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

Alligator
Aug. 5, 1967
O'Keefe Center

YES!!!! One of the very best, my favorite of '67 by far. The Vaudeville meets punk ending the boys tack on is hilarious!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

I like this better than 11/6
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

very smooth and lots of beauty
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

one of the best from summer '74
Caution
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

SERIOUSLY this Caution has one of the most mind-bending intros ever
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