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Deal
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Unique version, Jer is inspired
3
Jack Straw
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Velvety smooth with Jerry and Keith adding some great accents and fills...bridge solo is very nice!
10
Space
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Listed as a 'Space' on the Dick's Pick, but really part of an epic Truckin>Other One jam, this gets really out there!!!
15
Space
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Very beautiful, jazzy Space following a legendary Eyes
5
Drink Up and Go Home
Aug. 5, 1970
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse

Comments

Truckin'
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Excellent version of Truckin', but what really makes it is the Nobody's/MLB segments and subsequent jamming around these themes. Just amazing exploration with lots of energy to go around. They change gears with such skillful ease that they almost make it sound easy.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 16, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Oops! That's supposed to be 10-16-74.
Scarlet Begonias
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Hot version from an underrated 1st set that, for whatever reason, wasn't included on the official release (Dick's Picks 12). This show as a whole just might be a little better than 6/28.
St. Stephen
April 23, 1969
The Ark

I'm a die hard pre-hiatus guy, but I second grendel's rec and will throw 10/15/77 and 1/22/78 into the mix. Guarantee they'll change your minds! ;)
Eyes Of The World
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Very strong version with lots of big time Phil, though this doesn't quite reach the majestic heights of, say, 6/20, 8/6, or 9/11/74.