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8
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.
6
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.
11
Eyes Of The World
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

Plenty happening on this one to warrant a listen. Nice segue into 'Drums'.

Comments

Wharf Rat
July 27, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

The preceding jam is EPIC. It can be divided into 3 parts--with part 1 being a representative jam from the era, part 2 something of a gentle meltdown and part 3 a really nice melodic groove that features some 'Fire on the Mountain' riffing. Keith plays on the electric piano a bit here, too. Maybe there should be a song listing 'Jam' on this website for clearly defined jams that aren't a part of another song--just as in this case--but that are also one-offs (unlike, for example, the Spanish Jam).
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Way back when I mistakenly posted this for the 8/4/74 version. Glad I did, as it made me go listen to this one. What a smoker! As good as any from the year. And, as darkstar67 has said about this show, the Dusborne sounds great.
Wharf Rat
Dec. 9, 1993
Sports Arena

Ornette Coleman plays on this version.
Days Between
Sept. 16, 1993
Madison Square Garden

And it really makes the lyrics jump out at you. Careful!!!
Crazy Fingers
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Yes, it is.