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Bertha
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Breakneck version with an extra spicy solo
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Bertha
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

smmoooooth as butter
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The Other One
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Hot damn can't believe this one hasn't been mentioned yet! Too much for words, just listen - this is the hottest of 1974 and one of the best ever!!!
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The Other One
Feb. 2, 1969
Labor Temple

INTENSE, Jerry in total heavy-metal-guitar-god mode
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The Other One
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Simply the best Cryptical Envelopment reprise ever. They take this one to Andromeda and back.
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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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