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Alligator
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Oh. My. GOD. The jam is long as hell, but the playing is hot. The peak at 18:52 is absolutley UNREAL
5
Me and My Uncle
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

smoldering early version
64
Jack Straw
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Show opener. Better than Barton, I dare say!
27
Viola Lee Blues
Feb. 2, 1968
Crystal Ballroom

Positively dynamite, warp-speed version. May be the greatest ever!
16
Viola Lee Blues
April 6, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Powerhouse VLB, achives some serious liftoff!
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Comments

Truckin'
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Absolutely blissful jams out of this one! Garcia gets in some hot slide licks before setting up a gorgeous, lilting transition.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

This show was one of my first "tapes", and I've always had quite a soft spot for it. I used to rewind the segue in this China>Rider over and over because i loved it so much :D
Dark Star
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

I agree this is a wonderful version, though not my favorite spring '73 Star by a long shot. Grendel, if you dig this one, try 3-16-73. A little skimpier (only 15 mins. until they get to the verse and go into the "space-junk") but totally worth your time if you like'em jazzy.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

Excellent version!! Dick's Picks, 28 is one of the best official releases.
Mind Left Body Jam
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

YES!!!! Best MLB jam without a doubt.
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