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Playin' In The Band
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Can't believe this isn't listed! Really massive verison with not one, but two slipknot teases. Jerry is on fire!!
14
They Love Each Other
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

May be the best of the early versions. Has that '73 bounce, but with something a little extra.
6
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Excellent version
4
Looks Like Rain
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

So very tender. Check out Jerry's beautiful solo during the bridge!
13
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

OMG!!!! This may just be the the best. Only downside is a brutal cut at the climax of Jerry's solo during the bridge...but this is still a must hear!

Comments

Shakedown Street
Oct. 25, 1979
New Haven Coliseum

I agree grendel, this version is definitely better than 6/30/85; it brings the serious funk!
Terrapin Station
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

"Alahambra" should really be labeled "At a Siding", since that is what this piece is called on the album version of the Terrapin Suite. But technicalities aside, this is a good one, and not just for the historical significance.
Jack Straw
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Awesome extended soloing in this one
Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

One of the all-time best Crypticals IMO. They really take this one up a notch towards the end.
The Other One
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Good one! Gets better with each listen.