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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

Smokestack Lightnin'
July 15, 1989
Deer Creek Music Center

Big, boisterous blues jam in this. Excellent landing pad for a smokin' version of Truckin' and the boys jam nicely on the number before drums > space. Check it
Truckin'
July 15, 1989
Deer Creek Music Center

I've been in a huge 89'-90' dead era cycle lately (particularly for Garcia's proclivity for Hendrixian shredding sorcery) and this Truckin' > Smokestack is so filthy, that I immediately respun. The Truckin' itself hits a tizzy of a windup and Bobby effortlessly segues them into a bar room brawl version of Smokestack. Highly recommend'd
Truckin'
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

Comment on variety of jams is spot on. They tie together nicely at several points, with several distinct themes
Not Fade Away
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

Super hot, patient jammy nfa/gdtrfb sandy
Good Lovin'
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

Very playful, upbeat, great interplay