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16
Ship of Fools
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Jerry's voice is crisp, his playing is sharp, and Keith does a great job with atmospheric organ fills
4
Mister Charlie
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

Rip snortin' version!
8
Doin' That Rag
Feb. 11, 1969
Fillmore East

An extra handful of stank on the end jam puts this well above a "normal" version. Definitely worth checking out
12
The Other One
Feb. 11, 1969
Fillmore East

Not the longest version (due to time restraints), but this one starts like it is shot out of a fucking cannon
3
Space
May 6, 1980
Rec Hall, Penn State U

A short, incredibly dense, and interesting piece of space

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!