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Playin' In The Band
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

From an overlooked show, this version absolutely kills. Insane jamming by all members, a must listen.
10
One More Saturday Night
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Best of 74' and a sick ending to a legendary jam
9
Friend of the Devil
June 27, 1984
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Slow with a very deep rich sound. Great version
23
Black Throated Wind
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Keith goes off in this version
15
The Music Never Stopped
Jan. 10, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

This is a mindblower. Jerry goes into hyper-speed and sends the crowd to a different dimension.

Comments

New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 2, 1980
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Hard and fast way to start a show, and let the crowd know they are in for a thrill ride. Lace up your shoes this shows going be a rocker.
Let It Grow
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

Lesh drops some thunder and you have Garcia with some lighting quick leads, an all together cohesive and coherent jamming section for all members. The drummers play with the pace effectively. A great example of what they could do in terms of jamming when they were all on the same page. This is maybe my favorite version of the year
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Wicked ryder, Jerry hits every note, and just shreds.
Candyman
Dec. 15, 1986
Oakland Coliseum Arena

This is fucking awesome, love it!! The crowd is nuts, great stuff.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Hard to get better this, without the flubs this version is higher on the list.