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Truckin'
Jan. 24, 1971
Seattle Center Arena

Easily overlooked show - the Truckin' opener is a giant tidal wave red carpet.
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Not Fade Away
March 21, 1972
Academy of Music

Picture Perfeck Academy of Music NFA! Kreutzmann and Weir scoot this gem along.
3
The Other One
Dec. 12, 1970
Santa Rosa Fairgrounds

Adventure soundtrack - the group plays out a number of scenes. Garcia's the acrobatic narrator for the most part. Superb and interactive.
2
The Other One
Dec. 10, 1969
Thelma Theater

Big and round. Lesh is the wacked-out chauffeur. What a cool, bizarre run.
4
Big River
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

A strike-zone era Big River. Smooth & prickly.
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New Potato Caboose
March 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Gets off the a bit of rocky start and then - suddenly - feeling no pain. Loose and casual, and swings!
Dancin' in the Streets
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

Nice lengthy intro begins a twisty/turny odyssey. Godchaux's losing his mind on the organ! Never heard him take his frustrations out like that. I dig it! And I also dig the hypnotic detour.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

This is such ace territory for C>R. Opens with dreamlike swing. One of those numbers that makes me wonder if Television listened to these guys. The Rider is raw in a perfect way - it never forgets its dynamics. Complete control.
Tennessee Jed
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Sweet. Stuff.
Terrapin Station
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Least popular? I didn't realize that. I love this show. Many, many highlights. This included.
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