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9
Let It Grow
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Jazzy, speedy and energetic...but don't let the grimey SQ deter you...this is worth it!
12
Black Peter
Oct. 12, 1977
Manor Downs

Mournful and Triumphant all at once. A mind-crushing outro by JG...best of the '70s IMO.
15
Let It Grow
July 28, 1982
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Absolutely R.I.P.S., great audience recording too!!
6
The Music Never Stopped
Jan. 15, 1978
Selland Arena

Endless, endless jam, this version just destroys!!! Bad SQ but totally worth it!
6
Let It Grow
Jan. 14, 1978
Bakersfield Memorial Auditorium

Excellent, rocking, and very underrated version from a great period for the band...
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Comments

Dark Star
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

The pre-verse jams in this version are awesome, constantly shifting in mood and direction, with Billy the Engineer driving the train. Garcia is also very jazzy and bubbly, and takes the jam to some intense heights. The post-verse meltdown is pretty insane, too, and there's an unusual, almost funky segue into Truckin'. Overall, this one easily rivals my favorite spring '73 Dark Star, 3/28.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Very smooth
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Absolute GOO. In my top 10 China>Riders, no doubt.
Let It Grow
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Definitely the best LIG with the horns, and one of my all-time favorite versions.
Let It Grow
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

An intense performance from a very underrated show...I wish this was in better sound quality!
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