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Viola Lee Blues
Aug. 4, 1967
O'Keefe Center

Whoa. Can't believe this isn't listed. Possibly Jerry's finest ever performance on this song - 20+ minutes of RAW POWER
20
Big Railroad Blues
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

This one's got some boogy. Keith gives Jer a big kick in the butt during the 2nd jam and they just take off!
44
They Love Each Other
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Really bouncy!
21
China Cat Sunflower
Feb. 24, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

Heavy Metal meets Psychedelia - love these early China Cats!
3
China Cat Sunflower
Jan. 22, 1968
Eagles Auditorium

Smmooookin' China Cat>Eleven transition!
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Comments

Let It Grow
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

This one almost starts off as a slow burner, but builds into some seriously high energy jamming with lots of epic Garcia trills. Love it!
Good Lovin'
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I am inclined to agree about this show and best of '77 status. IMHO, fall '77 is just as good as the spring.
Good Lovin'
April 25, 1971
Fillmore East

Legendary!
The Other One
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Definitely surprised by this one. I've written off most versions from '77 as "weak" and lacking in exploration when compared to the monsters of pre-hiatus Dead, but this is absolutely worthy. Amazing spacey jams from Jerry and the boys!!
Truckin'
March 22, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Hot, sweaty, blues pouring out of Jerry's guitar, with some really great jamming on the Nobody's Fault theme.
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