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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.
17
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!
24
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

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Just have to add that I think this medley is a little better than the version they did on 10/27/73; Playin' reprise gets especially wild!
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Really intense, jazzy version...Garcia is on fire for the whole show, which is one of the best of the year IMO.
Scarlet Begonias
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

This transition is as perfect as it gets and one of the best of the '80s, if not all time!
The Other One
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

I think this version as a whole is a bit underwhelming, but the Tiger/feedback section deserves special mention as one of the greatest "spaces" ever performed.
The Other One
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

"It's really too weird up here, it really is..."