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Jack Straw
Dec. 31, 1977
Winterland Arena

Piston Pumpin' version to close '77. Overlooked? This is the 244th version listed. Deserves to climb the pile.
2
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

From the Hearth (Avalon - Historic/ Vintage Album Version)
2
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Aug. 29, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Attacked with precision and exuberance by the ensemble, who bat this one on down the road in viscous and youthful ’83 style.
1
The Wheel
July 1, 1971
Wally Heider's Studio

Version from Garcia's first album - the first and the best
3
Jack Straw
Nov. 7, 1987
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Brisk, optimistic, and bubbling with noodlage
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Comments

Dark Star
June 14, 1969
Monterey Performing Arts Center

Surely, my life wouldn't be the same without this version.
Let It Grow
March 25, 1983
Compton Terrace Amphitheatre

Yeah man, this one racks up all kinds of points in a category that you won't find anywhere else.
Dark Star
May 10, 1969
Rose Palace

Dang!
Eyes Of The World
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Guy in crowd: “Me & My Uncle, Me & My Uncle”. Jerry: “Yeah, yeah…” then answers with his instrument and strums the first chord of Eyes.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Brimming with energy. Wschew! These Feb. shows can be grouped with latter '72, before the bridge occupied the slot between these two songs.
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