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Not Fade Away
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

16 minutes of extra cruchy goodness
14
Dark Star
Aug. 30, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

I believe this is the first ever Tighten Up jam - Phil and Bob intiate it when Jer breaks a string. Beautiful.
14
Dark Star
June 27, 1969
Veterans Auditorium

Really unique Star. Some unusual themes explored, including The Other One and Lovelight!
13
Dark Star
July 7, 1969
Piedmont Park

Endless 13 minute intro jam, the longest yet. Sublime DS jamming.
53
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

OMG! Most intense Sugar Mag jam ever! Jerry WILL NOT QUIT. Vocal entrance is real sloppy, but it hardly matters - you MUST hear this!!!
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Comments

Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

I revisited this one recently, and I should add that Garcia plays some of the most viciously fluid runs I've ever heard on this song. Should be ranked higher, it's an A+ version for sure.
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Been a favorite ever since I first heard Dick's Picks, vol. 11
Eyes Of The World
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Agreed on all points. A unique, almost minimalistic version but so perfect at the same time. Also major points for filling the rare encore slot.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Unique version, but the sound of this AUD is what really blows me away...one of the best this side of 8/6/71.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Love this one!
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