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13
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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Comments

He's Gone
Feb. 19, 1973
International Amphitheatre

Just a monster jam out of this one. One of my favorites.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Another amazing version in a run of outstanding Playin's. Jer and Phil are dominating!
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

Outrageous intensity!!! Absolutely in my top 10 :)
Playin' In The Band
March 21, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Awesome, intricate jazzy version...Jerry is really hot!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 21, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Bob's on fire during this one! Jerry's transitional soloing is real pretty and jazzy, too.
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