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The Other One
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

If Picasso's 'Guernica' had a small cut in it it would still be a masterpiece. This TOO has a bad cut in the recording but is still a masterpiece. A+
5
Morning Dew
May 29, 1969
Robertson Gym, U.C.S.B.

This is heady but it's now believed to have occurred on 5-11-69 in San Diego.
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Morning Dew
May 11, 1969
Aztec Bowl, San Diego State U.

A highly edited but well-worth-your-time video of this kickass performance is now up on youtube.
10
Brokedown Palace
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Jerry's singing and electrified Keith make this one heady.
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Eyes Of The World
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Plenty happening on this one to warrant a listen. Nice segue into 'Drums'.
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Tennessee Jed
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Probably the first of the big pre-hiatus versions that comes to my mind.
They Love Each Other
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

I haven't yet gotten the July '78 box and not much seems to have been written about this version. Any thoughts? I like all incarnations of this number and the late '77/'78 vintage is particularly hot, as Jerry's slow and soulful 'Cats Under the Stars' style made for some gargantuan versions (check his playing on 4/16/78 for example). So is the current two votes too low?
Not Fade Away
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

I voted for this thing a while ago and had since assumed that I'd commented on it. The outro jam is white hot and interesting, and culminates very nicely. Bobby's prankster punk slide work adds a nice, twisted touch that definitely works in tandem with the drummers to give Jerry a sweet 'n dirty base from which to rip it up.
Dark Star
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

This is some seriously sophisticated shit.
Mama Tried
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

I can't think of a better first set in the post-hiatus Keith period.
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