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Brown Eyed Women
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

Just so damn smooth
9
Big Boy Pete
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

My favorite, though I don't know many versions of this song!
14
Deal
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Legit. As per usual, Keith and Jerry own this song...
33
Eyes Of The World
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Overshadowed by the monster second set Playin', this deserves more attention. Tight playing, tons 'o energy, and Phil is massive and funky. Check it!!
14
Scarlet Begonias
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Garica's solos are inventive and unique...this version is so tight yet the jams seem to stretch forever!

Comments

The Other One
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

This is one of my favorites of '77. '76-'77 Other Ones are typically too mellow for my taste, but this one is en fuego!
The Other One
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Legendary.
Dark Star
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Incredible Dark Star! They must change direction a dozen times in the first half alone, all the while sounding beautifully fluid. The transition into MAMU is so perfect...they NAIL IT!!! Real nice weirdness in the second half as well that will be sure to get you nice and melty.
Truckin'
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Sweet, groovy version with a MONSTER Caution Jam!
China Doll
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Probably the best China Doll. Jerry's fuzztone during the breaks gives an even more melancholy and forboding tone to the song than usual.