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The Other One
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Don’t miss this wild, careening thrill ride. Start at Playin’ to get the full effect.
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Drums -> Space
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Vivid Drums followed by extraordinary Space: a bright, melodic Bob and Jerry jam, then bicycle horns and a rich TOO intro jam.
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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

More sinister than seductively psychedelic. -> A fairly uptempo China Doll, forming one of my favorite ’83 combos.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 19, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Just ferocious by the end of Rider, but there’s lots to enjoy all the way through this combo.
5
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Much like the Philly version a week earlier, this one really shines.
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Comments

Wharf Rat
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

I love how Bobby incorporates the Truckin’ intro into the Wharf Rat outro.
Let It Grow
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Pretty good, but I don’t think it’s No. 1, even assuming we’re excluding all the WRS versions. Even within fall ’77, I’d say 10/2 is more interesting. I’ll have to give 5/1/81 a listen. I know off the top of my head that 10/19/81 and 5/13/83 kick ass and probably best this one.
Me and My Uncle
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Oh my god, the five-headed monster is unstoppable in its devastation in this Me and My Uncle.
Mason's Children
Jan. 3, 1970
Fillmore East

Easily one of the tightest, fiercest versions of the song I’ve heard.
Deal
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

I expect that this one will get a lot more votes after people hear the official release. It’s fiery and also has excellent phrasing and more Phil than some early ’80s shows.
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