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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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Bird Song
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

a unique version, and also one of the last 'til 1980
Bird Song
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

BEST BIRD SONG EVER!!!
Bird Song
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

A stunning masterpiece. This is the best version after Veneta.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 22, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Just heard this version today. Wow, check out the BOMBS Phil drops going into Rider!
Playin' In The Band
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

I first heard this version on the 'So Many Roads' box set. About as experimental and downright scary as this band could get in the late '80s...
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