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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

The Eleven
Nov. 8, 1969
Fillmore West

For me, this is the definitive version. Several movements in jamming, and the psychedelic jazz at the ending is pure fire. Love this one.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Coincidentally, i also spun this yesterday and yes, this is spacey, but maintains coherency. It doesn't dissolve in cacophony, and stays fluent, focused, and psychedelic throughout. Certainly a very worthy versions and the following Wheel is choice taboot!
The Music Never Stopped
May 13, 1978
The Spectrum

Jerry's solo in the middle is magnificent. His series of descending notes are wonderful, then strong gallop to a peaky, fan-y finish. Not the tightest version necessarily, but a goodie for sure.
Bertha
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

The initial solo is instant Jerry touches with spine tingling results.
Wharf Rat
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

This was has a soaring, triumphant peak. Much love for the motional swells in this goodie