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15
He's Gone
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Booming peak jam, then a flawless segue back into TOO
19
The Other One
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Two huge swells in this one. The first is a very funk jam led by Keith and Billy. The next involves a manic peak by Jerry. Worth checking out
8
He's Gone
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

This jam is a patient wave of energy that hits a progressive peak, then dissipates as cautiously as it grew
2
Greatest Story Ever Told
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Jam starts fairly mellow, then Jerry vaults it into noodley hyperspace
5
He's Gone
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

Incredibly delicate version. Garcia very much in the forefront

Comments

Turn On Your Love Light
April 27, 1969
Labor Temple

This one is hot. Jerry gets an Allman brothers slide-type feel at the end of the first Lovelight. Very cool
Mountains of the Moon
April 26, 1969
The Electric Theatre

Outro jam on this is everything. Broody, melodic psychedelic soup
Brother Esau
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Love Esau and this is a solid, tight, moseying version
Feel Like A Stranger
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

This version is sweaty... super funk jam, killer opener
Black Throated Wind
Feb. 21, 1995
Delta Center

Rare that you see a comment that just says "garbage" without any justification. This show is one of the few that I go back to from '95, so I listened to this version again with a critical ear. To me, the boys sound on. Bobby crushes the vocals, Jerry is dexterous and nimble with his leads, the band swells nicely at the peak/conclusion. Sure, it's not '72 era sound, but it's still a solid version.