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China Doll
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

First one that does not follow an Eyes. Deserving of the new sources finally coming out.
1
Let It Grow
Aug. 24, 1980
Grand Center

Healthy serving, plenty of noodles
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
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Comments

Alligator
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

Freakin' rippin' man. Don't see it on the main list/ could explain weak # of votes, but it's right here. Crank it up!
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 18, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Still only four votes?!
Dark Star
April 13, 1969
Ballroom

Holy Blistering Bialys, Batman! Explosive, highly expressive... words won't do it. Jerry gets out an infinity of notes throughout. I'll listen to it another couple dozen times and report back.
Sugaree
Oct. 9, 1977
McNichols Arena

Getting back to the Sugaree: fine, elastic soarage with a '77 head-of-steam and controlled out-of-controlness.
Sugaree
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

I return to this one a lot. As the big wave swells during that second instrumental, Jerry's and Bob's airy dancing on the crest is what it's all about.
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