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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!
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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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