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Alligator
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

Some really nimble guitar work by Jerry. Ripping version
19
Beat it on Down The Line
April 26, 1971
Fillmore East

Great dichotomy between Jerry and Duane's solos
6
Wang Dang Doodle
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

The SBD I scooped had a Wang Dang Doodle-ish soundcheck that came with it. Some pretty slinky shit. Worth checking if you can track it down
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Stella Blue
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

Patient build into a soaring version. Glides nicely into a Playin' Reprise
27
The Music Never Stopped
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Massive version! Was spinning on the treadmill at the gym and felt like I was going to run through the wall. Serious way to open a show!
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Comments

Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Nov. 8, 1969
Fillmore West

Really dig this one. Bluesy goodness
The Eleven
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Deservedly at the top spot, this one is a psychedelic swinging masterpiece
The Other One
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Get yer goddamn yah yahs out - this one is a raging ball of fury! soooo sick
Black Throated Wind
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

That comment was absolutely perfect/hilarious and I could not agree more. This and Barton - fine shows, no question, but not every song is the best ever. "Jerry cleared his throat as set two started and it was the best throat clearing the band has ever done."
Dark Hollow
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

Oh man, this is flawless! Grisman with some amazing fills on mandolin. Such a bute!
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