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Dark Star
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

One of the very best early versions!!! Trippy, wild, and emotive, with Ken Babbs throwing in some "flavor"
4
Caution
Feb. 12, 1969
Fillmore East

Monster breakdown in this Caution; the band is HUGE
21
Alligator
Aug. 21, 1968
Fillmore West

Beautiful Mountain Jam and Bid You Goodnight themes
4
The Other One
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Wild, loose and scorching Other One followed by one of the best Crypitcal reprises, maybe second only to 3/2/69
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The Other One
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

OK, so this gets pretty overshadowed by the other heavy-hitter of this show, but this That's It... suite is one of the hottest ever!
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Let It Grow
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

This one is is pretty kill too, but I think I like the night before (9/7/73) better!
Let It Grow
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Absolutely love this version...very intense, with some wicked, jazzy trills from Jer. Stunning version for its first time out.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

HOLY SHIT!!! Jer says "Get down!" and do they ever...one of the very best, most high energy versions I've heard, with ridiculous leads from Garcia. Be sure to listen to the NFA too! This is truly amazing, even with the tape cut.
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 17, 1973
Onondaga County War Memorial

That's Keith on the Theremin! An excellent and unique performance for sure.
Dark Star
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Absolutely INSANE meltdown in this Dark Star. Just plain ridiculous.
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