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Submissions

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Truckin'
Jan. 24, 1971
Seattle Center Arena

Easily overlooked show - the Truckin' opener is a giant tidal wave red carpet.
1
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.

Comments

Ramble On Rose
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Thanks DS67 - swell new matrix! May 77 is such a sweet spot for this song. 5/19 is, for me, the industry standard. This one might be just a nick behind - just b/c the guitar break in 5/19 is complete perfection. Garcia basically turns into Scott Joplin. This one is merely excellent. Still - an aces version.
Terrapin Station
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

So craftyyyyyyyyyyy.
Terrapin Station
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

This Faberge egg still needs more votes.
Eyes Of The World
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Tucked in AND kind of wild version. Fiercely melodic and flowing sweet rendition of this classic.
Scarlet Begonias
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

joeshafer - the DL board version is pretty fucking great. Thanks.