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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
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Yeah, idk how this one wasn't here yet! Such a legendary show.
Morning Dew
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

No doubt a legendary version, but IMO 5/22/77 smokes this one. No contest.
Morning Dew
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Absolutely! I agree this one has it all over 5/8/77.
The Other One
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Excellent flowing and moody version with a great Garcia lead space transition into Stella B.
Sugaree
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Very good version, but I like the ones from May '77 a bit better. The 2nd instrumental break is really interesting though, with Keith and Jerry getting into a sweet little duel of sorts.
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