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Bird Song
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Perfection.
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Morning Dew
Jan. 14, 1967
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

Probably a "misdated" Dew, but no matter; this early version is as emotive as it gets
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China Cat Sunflower
May 24, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

I usually prefer the China>Rider combo but this is a must hear version; Jerry really pours on the HEAT between the verses!!
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Dark Star
March 28, 1969
Student Center

Powerful jams, Jerry really delivers!
31
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1972
Music Hall

Unbelievable Playin' on this Playin', they fly thru at least a hundred different changes at supersonic speed. Billy is absolutely on Fire!!!
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Eyes Of The World
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Love it! Speedy with a good dose of fusion jamming. Keith sounds really cool on these early summer '73 shows.
New Potato Caboose
Aug. 24, 1968
Shrine Auditorium

Agreed! Such a special moment from the early era that I love so!
Dark Star
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Amazing Dark Star!!! The jams in and around Phil's "unidentified 6/8 jam", especially Garcia's playing, are simply extraordinary. Lesh repeats this theme in a lot of '73 Stars and Other Ones, but this one is the very best IMO, and the song as a whole is perhaps the best unsung version of the '73-'74 period. More heads should know about this one!
Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

THIS
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

Indeed, the 'Stronger than Dirt' especially cooks!
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