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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.
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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.
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The Other One
Dec. 10, 1969
Thelma Theater

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

A strike-zone era Big River. Smooth & prickly.
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Comments

Not Fade Away
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

Beautiful version - so fluid and warm. And Garcia's just tearing it the fuck up.
St. Stephen
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

A magical guitar fest. Great, mellow, slinky rendition.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Always such an engrossing re-visit. I agree: this is a Top 5 1977 show (which is saying plenty). And no Eyes that legendary year beats this one out for me. And Lesh is in zesty form.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

Keeps the momentum of the crazy St. Stephen + jam which bleeds into it w/a beautiful transition. The restraint is a major reason this version is at the top of the heap. Also helped along nicely by Lesh's pillowy 1971 electric bass guitar.
Dark Star
April 22, 1969
The Ark

Yeah - this is Exhibit A: '69 Dark Star.
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