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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Powerful U.S. Blues that veers into a solid Truckin'. Seamless transition between the two
2
Dire Wolf
Sept. 16, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Sublime Dire Wolf - Jerry kills it with perfect vocals and excellent playing. Best of '87 if not the entire post-coma era
2
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 17, 1973
Onondaga County War Memorial

Not the most remarkable Sugar Mag BUT it has horns + Jerry sings the first verse
1
Drums
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Really fun Drums out of Eyes that leads into one of the most fiery Other One's of the year ('76-'77 O1's are quite mellow). Do not skip at all costs
2
Aiko Aiko
June 14, 1984
Red Rocks Amphitheater

Rockin' show opener with the band in full form. Everyone can be heard nicely in the Soundboard mix
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Comments

Looks Like Rain
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

The ending is killer. Chills the spine
Might As Well
March 31, 1991
Greensboro Coliseum

Jerry really gets into the groove at the end of the first set of this show. This Might as Well and Cassidy before it are great!
Stella Blue
Sept. 17, 1994
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Rather solid version for '94. I always tear up at hearing '94-'95 Jerry, but his voice and playing aren't bad here.
Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Listening to this on the new vinyl re-release and my mind is blown. Certifiably heady
Dark Star
Aug. 16, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Hits the spot. Nothing crazy by any means but just beautiful and nice. Has something of a Bird Song vibe close to the end
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