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16
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

A Homo erectus-like version but notable for Jerry's solo after the first Rio Grandee chorus.
15
Jack Straw
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

The definition of brevity. Sweet stuff!!!
18
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Awesome early version. Jerry has a great solo at the end.
1
Wharf Rat
Dec. 9, 1993
Sports Arena

Jerry impassioned yet subdued singing in that ragged and worn voice is deeply affecting.
12
Days Between
Sept. 16, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Jerry's voice and singing at this time fit this one perfectly.
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Comments

Not Fade Away
April 5, 1971
Manhattan Center

At once lush and succinct.
The Other One
April 5, 1971
Manhattan Center

In just under 10 minutes this one manages to cover a lot of nice territory.
Wharf Rat
April 5, 1971
Manhattan Center

This one has got a very nice ass.
Let It Grow
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Crystalline and gummy, all at once. Followed up, too, by a nice transition jam into Drums.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

'Foundational'--Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker. This is one of the pillars upon which this legendary show rests.
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