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Submissions

1
Bertha
Nov. 11, 1971
Atlanta Municipal Auditorium

A good hit
1
Mountain Jam
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

Maybe the earliest, it’s quoted for a few rounds and is notable in how Jerry weaves it into the charging Alligator Jam
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 5, 1988
Capital Centre

Flexes some '88 muscle
2
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 5, 1988
Capital Centre

Catches flight
5
Ramble On Rose
Oct. 22, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Fresh!

Comments

Sugaree
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Ethereal, patient, and aggressive. This one’s got that magical quality – delicate, lilting buildup in the first go-round; the simultaneous ascending-descending, cascading runs with the push over the big hill in the middle; and then the rolling boulders gaining speed and bursting into fanning once again – and has always been my favorite.
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Around those verses is some of the best shit ever thrown down.
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Right there with 9/3/ could say this is #1 of all time for me. Tempo on 10/29 is a tad slower, but suits the depth of that one. But the only way this is my favorite is because of the audience source. The DP just doesn't even come close.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Agree with the previous comment... and am inclined to place 5/7 in b/t
Uncle John's Band
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Right on