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The Wheel
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

It's so apt that The Wheel would roll into Truckin' that the outro is short but the rest is very nice.
9
Eyes Of The World
June 27, 1984
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Jerry really mines the changes on this one and pulls out plenty of little gold nuggets (like Coltrane). Good interplay, too. An inspired version.
11
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

A cheesy video of this kickass version would have Garcia playing atop a steam locomotive as it barrels down the track.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Incomplete, but what remains is top-notch and essential.
12
Me and Bobby McGee
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

I just gotta nominate this one, that's all.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Played incredibly tightly. Phil is all over this one.
The Music Never Stopped
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Sparkly, in that '77 way.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Keith really kept this one going. Great version!!!
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

This, 5/22/77 and 12/31/76 are my favorites from this era (as of writing). Each is awesome.
He's Gone
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Agreed, a very good version.
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