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Let It Grow
Oct. 15, 1977
Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University

Not the best recording, but the jamming more than makes up for it...this is a favorite for Fall '77 after 10/29.
22
The Other One
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

Damn, this one is short but ridiculously hot for 1977!
82
Let It Grow
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Probably the best LIG of 1977 and my favorite stand-alone version!
7
Let It Grow
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Wicked jamming in an underrated show; the conclusion is especially H.O.T.
15
Franklin's Tower
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Exceptional stand-alone version from '77

Comments

Dark Star
Aug. 24, 1968
Shrine Auditorium

Newpot is right. TFTV = 8/24/68 ONLY. The album mislabeled the date as 8/23-24.
Dark Star
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Right after the MLB Phil drives them into a brief Other One-ish jam as well.
Weather Report Suite
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Not played this night
Eyes Of The World
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Next to 10/29/73, this is one of the tightest (and best) versions ever played. Phil owns his solo and the post song minor key sections really sparkle.
Dark Star
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

The pre verse portion of this DS is amazing with supple, jazzy ensemble playing, that wanders through many different themes. Things start to really cook around 15 mins. With Garcia leading the charge through a fast paced, bebop type passage that sounds like it might break into an MLB jam. The post verse space is very minimalistic, but segues into a hard hitting Eyes of the World. All in all this is one of the best Dark Stars of the year, and this full suite of second set jams maybe some of the best of all time.