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4
Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Potent Keith dancin' all over that pianer
1
Black Peter
June 21, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Hey, this is very well done!
2
Loser
June 21, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

A tight and upbeat windup bridge
2
Big Railroad Blues
June 21, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Another 83er slapped around in extended fashion
2
Playin' In The Band
March 30, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Opens the gate...
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Comments

Dark Star
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Well, the “good” stuff lives in all different places, and the post-verse wanderings keep that mystery alive -- and express it; if you participated in the proceedings as they unfolded, hopefully you became happily unhinged and had a safe and enjoyable landing. With Eyes there, you’re in the best of hands.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

<< Sure, I'll go with that; whatever metaphor works, with "Bobby" and "transition" being both required and symbiotic.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Don't miss this...
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

This, and the whole recording, really showcases Weir's masterful strumming and vocals.
Jack Straw
Nov. 7, 1987
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Unbelievable this has only three votes. This is a killer version -- the point of ignition for the show and frisson-inducing for me, anyway. Happy Trails.
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