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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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Dire Wolf
June 27, 1969
Veterans Auditorium

Jerry is sweet like soda pop on steel guitar
Cold Rain and Snow
Dec. 31, 1987
Oakland Coliseum Arena

great version - feeling cold rain and snow
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

HUGELY spiritual. My favorite #2 behind the mindfuck that is Houston '72; great for all different kinda reasons
Greatest Story Ever Told
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Still absolutely fucking wails!!
Brokedown Palace
Oct. 3, 1980
Warfield Theater

The absolute BEST. I wrote "I love you more than words can tell into my wedding vows." This was the version that i thought about.
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