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Caution
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

Crazy Eleven>Caution>Feedback segment. Fast and inspired, Phil is monstrous; One of the best ever.
14
Caution
Jan. 25, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Primal, hot and sweaty goodness
3
Caution
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

INTENSE Eleven>Caution, transition is especially wicked!!
5
Caution
Feb. 15, 1969
Electric Factory

EPIC 14 min. Caution goes on and on, Jerry is by far the most intense I've ever heard him on this song!
54
Dark Star
April 27, 1969
Labor Temple

Typically great '69 Star, and then some. Gets way outside the usual movements even before the verse. Middle jams are very trippy and emotional.
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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.
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