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7
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 26, 1980
The Sportatorium

Brent lends the transition jam a relaxed fusion vibe. Dreamlike, but doesn't lose precision.
4
Cumberland Blues
May 22, 1982
Greek Theatre - University of California

Hot and tight. Amazing show overall.
3
Smokestack Lightnin'
Sept. 30, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Brent on the Hammond will send chills down your spine.
15
The Other One
March 28, 1972
Academy of Music

Dick's Picks 30. Band is about to leave for Europe and gives a preview of the tour's signature jam style. Astonishing.
12
The Other One
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

A thing of beauty like all the big jams from this tour, this one's every bit as moody and introspective as freaky and paranoid.
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Comments

Candyman
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

Luminous.
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

How did I fail to give this version its due on any of my previous listens? This outro is beyond description.
Sugaree
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Immaculate short version, and notably well sung.
Dark Star
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

I’ve been listening to this one for almost 20 years, and I’ve never loved it more. Words fail. I’m not sure it’s my favorite DS, but I think I might like it better than every version currently ranked higher.
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

I love the end jam on this. As he is elsewhere this run, Jerry is showing incredible guitar finesse and mastery.
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