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Around and Around
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

First time played, and although a little rough they rock it out and nail it.
12
Big River
Oct. 27, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

They keep it under control, and it rocks.
8
Dire Wolf
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Opener to one of the greatest acoustic sets ever
8
Big River
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

quick and opens for a monster dark star < eyes < china doll
35
Hell in a Bucket
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

Bobby screams his lungs out
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Comments

Truckin'
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

This Truckin' contains the most energy of any I have heard. Really chaotic final jam that ends in a mad swirling blues jam. Some sick riffs from Jerry. Really, you just have to listen to this to understand, and make sure you play it loud because its a fucking smoker.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Garcia goes straight for the jugular on this one, powerful rendition and easily deserving its spot on the list
Dancin' in the Streets
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Fabulous opener, one of my favorite versions of this song, and should be higher on list. Super fueled jam here, sped up faster than usual and teeming with power.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

Smokin!
Here Comes Sunshine
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

The transition into space is just majorly trippy and dark. Manages to hit the top level of psychedelia, definitely a top 10 version.
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