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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
56
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!

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

This transition! Fluttering, melodic notes, and graceful, lovely peak.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Oooooooweeee, this Scarlet transition is amazing! lovely, melodic, and unique. def worthy of high rankings and multiple respins
He's Gone
May 12, 1980
Boston Garden

Traverses from church, to intense, to flat out bonkers. Sooo good
Playin' In The Band
June 8, 1980
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

Has some nice depth for a compact version. Not to mention the absolutely stunning UJB>P>UJB show opener call.
Uncle John's Band
June 8, 1980
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

Beautiful version and a jaw dropping way to open a show! I love the introduction, ushering in the next 15 years of the Dead