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The Race Is On
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Usually let this tune slip on by but this one is really sweet ,even Donna sings in tune !
5
Easy Wind
Feb. 27, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

On a run of listening to early 70 shows and this stopped me short,thought I'd find it atop the list.
23
Jack A Roe
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Calling Dr Beechwood first one ever and maybe perfect!
19
Cassidy
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Chill ,mellow tight version that is available on aa sweet "Betty Board" that puts the precussion front an center.There seems to be 3 other examples of
8
Box of Rain
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Phil and Donna kick it out in a show that smokes from the China opener on as a bonus there is a top shelf CM soundboard for your listening pleasure

Comments

Death Don't Have No Mercy
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Great version from one of the hottest shows the boys ever played.When Bobby introduces the opening number by saying it is a fox trot and ladies choice only for the band to launch into Dark Star you know you are in for a hell of a ride!
Good Lovin'
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Don't know if this is the "best" version ever but the La Bamba in the sandwhich does make it special.
High Time
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

The top three versions of this song should all hail from May 77,I'm good with this one.
Cassidy
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

I apparently got cut off and was pointing out that there are 3 other verisions from the same week listed above.
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
May 8, 1979
Recreation Hall - Penn State University

Your politness is admirable JackaRowJimmy ,love the tag also!