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Pretty Peggy O
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Gentle, melodic version. Sweet
72
Dark Star
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Last half of this jam is incredible. There is a point where Lesh completely takes over. From there on is stunning
12
Weather Report Suite
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Awesome jam leading into the song, then solid execution
35
Not Fade Away
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Big ol' 20 min version from '77. This one peaks nicely
25
The Other One
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Many facets to this one. Gets into some nice mellow jamming just before a nice Stella

Comments

Playin' In The Band
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

I'm with Grendel on this one. I've tried this many times over the years - even bought the record store day release. There are indeed 2 solid portions over this marathon, both towards the back end where Keith steps in and provides some direction. But overall, it is pretty aimless and lacks the cohesion of all members unified together that make for a great jam. This seems more a novelty for its length. Some great parts, but unfortunately they don't overshadow the individualistic wandering that it takes to get there. I'll keep trying this one though...
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Usually a filler tune to me, but this one has frantic energy. Tune sounds like its shot out of a cannon.
Hurts Me Too
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

My god, Jerry's leads... So clean, deep blues approach - sounds like he's channeling prime era Clapton. This deserves more dap
Viola Lee Blues
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Spun again for the first time in a long time. Still top-game Viola. It's not just the frantic energy channeled into a thrilling peak - for me on this listen, it's Lesh about half way through accelerating the beat 2x as fast and the WHOLE band stepping up to follow. This is crazy good
Big River
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This one cooks and Jerry takes near surfer-style licks during the piano solo. Band was rested and ready to burn it down this night!