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28
Caution
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

Crazy Eleven>Caution>Feedback segment. Fast and inspired, Phil is monstrous; One of the best ever.
14
Caution
Jan. 25, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Primal, hot and sweaty goodness
3
Caution
Feb. 5, 1969
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium

INTENSE Eleven>Caution, transition is especially wicked!!
5
Caution
Feb. 15, 1969
Electric Factory

EPIC 14 min. Caution goes on and on, Jerry is by far the most intense I've ever heard him on this song!
54
Dark Star
April 27, 1969
Labor Temple

Typically great '69 Star, and then some. Gets way outside the usual movements even before the verse. Middle jams are very trippy and emotional.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

An absolutely stunning, note perfect transition right here. Garcia weaving total magic. Second best of the year behind 10-2-77.
The Other One
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Whoa. This first half is some of the most balls to the wall Other One jamming you'll hear. Worthy of the 1968-69 versions!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Top notch version from a pretty overlooked show.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Probably the best of the year. The final jam starts so tentatively you think it's going nowhere, then - BAM - they just knock you sideways. Amazing stuff.
Sugaree
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

A fantastic version, but I think it's actually a little overshadowed by the other greats of May - check out 5/11, 5/19, and 5/28 for some of the pinnacles of this tune IMHO.