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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Great Year, Great Tour, Great Show, Great Song. Tight as fuck version following a china cat tease.
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Sugaree
Sept. 2, 1980
Community War Memorial Auditorium

One of the tightest versions I have ever heard. I would place this towards the top. Jerry is in the zone, this really is a killer version. No lies.
5
Jack Straw
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

They really bring the hammer down on this one. Tight and hot version, the drummers especially lead the breakdown into the witchita line perfectly
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Mister Charlie
Aug. 5, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Definitely overlooked because of the monster that came the night after, but in fact this is a really hot version.
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Drums
April 15, 1970
Winterland Arena

High energy Drums < Jam. The drums are awesome with some fantastic energy, but the real highlight is this unbelievable jam following the drums.

Comments

Friend of the Devil
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Needs more votes now! This FOTD is americana at its finest.
Dark Star
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Breathtaking, and obscenely wonderful. The descent into the bluegrass jam into Morning Dew, is beyond extraordinary. This, is the show for me. Everything about it, and it might just be that DP 36 is my favorite Dick Pick of all time. Although, it is subjective I must say this is a deserving top 5 Dark Star.
Dark Star
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Garces, were in agreement here. 1970, for me is one of the pinnacle years of Grateful Dead's psychedelia. This show exemplifies many reasons in which I always come back to this year, and love it every time. This Dark Star is tremendous, and should be heard by all who "get" what this band is all about.
Let It Grow
April 18, 1987
Irvine Meadows

This is a strong version.
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Dec. 3, 1981
Dane County Coliseum

Something was in the water this night.... Ethereal Black Peter that is one of the best ever, in the same show and set as this encore Baby Blue. Are you kidding me, what a great way to end this set. Whole show is underrated.