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Weirs Jort Army

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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

Dark Star
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Of note, that WRS segue doesn't not produce a full version of the tune; rather, a WRS tease -> ~6 min of spaced out jammy weirdness (hide the kids)
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Man, this one is some swirly heady goodness. Really nice, mellow wandering jamming
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Brilliant China Cat in this one! Great feeling groovy jam. As Carrion noted, air tight Rider taboot
Blow Away
March 26, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Hammy heady Brent goodness. Jerry goes off nicely at the end
Rubin and Cherise
March 17, 1991
Capital Centre

Good version. Hard to hear Bruce at times over Vince, but he adds some nice chaw
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