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9
The Other One
April 21, 1969
The Ark

Nice Peaks. Crypical Reprise is a monster.
18
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Very sweet version
8
Dark Star
Jan. 24, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Starts off very beautiful and mellow with Garcia driving the train, then flows masterfully, building to a blazing peak of glory at the end!
13
Dark Star
March 21, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Awesome jazzy Star from an underrated show
6
The Other One
March 15, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

An intense, jazzy version that really holds your attention. Comparable to the 2/28 (Dick's Picks 28) version with the Philo Stop.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

An absolutely stunning, note perfect transition right here. Garcia weaving total magic. Second best of the year behind 10-2-77.
The Other One
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Whoa. This first half is some of the most balls to the wall Other One jamming you'll hear. Worthy of the 1968-69 versions!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Top notch version from a pretty overlooked show.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Probably the best of the year. The final jam starts so tentatively you think it's going nowhere, then - BAM - they just knock you sideways. Amazing stuff.
Sugaree
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

A fantastic version, but I think it's actually a little overshadowed by the other greats of May - check out 5/11, 5/19, and 5/28 for some of the pinnacles of this tune IMHO.
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