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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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Comments

The Eleven
June 14, 1969
Monterey Performing Arts Center

Best segue out of St. Stephen they ever did, Phil BOMBS!!!
Truckin'
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

it sure is, unique version possibly the best ever!
Truckin'
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Jerry's phrasing during the build up is so laid back and bluesy! killer stuff
Jack Straw
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

oh yeah my favorite of '77 right here!!
He's Gone
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

possibly the best ever!
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