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Wharf Rat
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Gorgeous, well-paced high energy version. Playin'>Wharf>Truckin'>NFBM (theme only)>Playin' reprise
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Playin' In The Band
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

You'll hear voices and see faces in this abstract assault which showcases exceptional group interplay. Bertrando's AUD is VG+.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Warning: May cause goosebumps. Bertrando's AUD is VG+.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

I always thought that Summer '74 was the best period for this tune but this version is sick.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 6, 1984
Aladdin Theater

If you want to hear something sweet from 1984, check this out!!!
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

More varied than either 8/27 or 11/18 (but maybe lacking the intensity of those two), as it unfolds in several distinct 'movements', including an 'MLB', before going into 'He's Gone'. The 'MLB' is, I think, the full thing. I prefer a partial treatment, as the 'MLB' can sound hokey and dated in parts (but, of course, transcendental and brilliant in others).
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Great stuff here. The band is just locked in and Garcia is particularly inspired and profusive.
The Other One
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

The group is tight on this one: Bobby has a nice little showcase that reminds me of 'Extrapolation'-era John McLaughlin and Billy is particularly tight yet supple. Great stuff!!!
Estimated Prophet
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Maybe the best part of a great sequence (Estimated Prophet ->The Other One -> Eyes Of The World ->Drums ->Space -> Wharf Rat ->Franklin's Tower ->Sugar Magnolia. Incidentally, I wonder if that Weir quote is in reference to Bear moving way down south.
Dark Star
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Not the best but heady nonetheless. Great segue from Truckin'.
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