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Let It Grow
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Dick's Picks, Vol. 32. One of my favorite versions of the '80s.
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Truckin'
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Absolutely demented bulidup and jam + a killer Phil solo segment
45
Looks Like Rain
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Can't believe this isn't here!! Possibly the most epic 1970s LLR!!!!
7
Looks Like Rain
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Just a stunning ensemble effort...Jerry's complimentary playing duing the verses is breathtaking!
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Truckin'
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Out-friggin-standing 18 min. space/jazz jam out of this Truckin'...then a brief drums segment into a blistering Other One
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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.
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