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Alligator
Feb. 15, 1969
Electric Factory

Long and intense; a stunning Bid You Goodnight theme takes this one up a notch...
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Alligator
Feb. 14, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Used on Anthem of the Sun. Awesome leads, cool Mountain jam theme.
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Alligator
Feb. 28, 1969
Fillmore West

The "Power Jam", wild stuff from Phil!
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Big Railroad Blues
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

Dick's Picks 28. Stands apart from all others of the early era - Jerry is unique and inspired.
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New Potato Caboose
Jan. 23, 1968
Eagles Auditorium

Heavy Metal Jerry!

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Haha, my last comment was intended for 2/24/73. This is, however, a really awesome PITB, with some stupendously creative jazz jams from Jerry...very unique stuff here!
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

This maybe the best, smoothest version of the whole "sandwich", but 3/23/74 definitely has a hotter Playin'.
Playin' In The Band
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Just have to add that of the 3 times they did this sandwich, I think this is my favorite. Such a probing, intense Playin', and the transition from UJB back to Playin' reprise is just magical. A-Mazing stuff!!!
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Top shelf stuff. My favorite Eyes of '77 for sure.
Truckin'
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

Love this version!!!! Maybe not as epic as 11/6/77, but rip-roaring energy to spare!! One of my favorites ever.