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Bertha
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Breakneck version with an extra spicy solo
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Bertha
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

smmoooooth as butter
116
The Other One
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Hot damn can't believe this one hasn't been mentioned yet! Too much for words, just listen - this is the hottest of 1974 and one of the best ever!!!
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The Other One
Feb. 2, 1969
Labor Temple

INTENSE, Jerry in total heavy-metal-guitar-god mode
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The Other One
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Simply the best Cryptical Envelopment reprise ever. They take this one to Andromeda and back.

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!