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42
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Can't believe this isn't listed! Really massive verison with not one, but two slipknot teases. Jerry is on fire!!
14
They Love Each Other
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

May be the best of the early versions. Has that '73 bounce, but with something a little extra.
6
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Excellent version
4
Looks Like Rain
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

So very tender. Check out Jerry's beautiful solo during the bridge!
13
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

OMG!!!! This may just be the the best. Only downside is a brutal cut at the climax of Jerry's solo during the bridge...but this is still a must hear!

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Warp 11 version; Billy is en fuego!!!!
Weather Report Suite
July 25, 1974
International Amphitheater

Holy shit!!! That is one burning Let it Grow!
Jack Straw
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Balls to the wall version. Probably in my top five.
Jack Straw
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Great rec, this version definitely kicks major ass. One of my favorite '78s.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

This is the infamous "Washoe zephyr" show but they are definitely ON for this number!!! Like Keith's piano work going into the jam and Garcia is just burning as brightly as that headlight...