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The Other One
Oct. 13, 1972
Small Club in North SF

Previous unheard recording of Phil bombing a small club in SF for around 8 minutes. More than worth a listen!
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The Harder They Come
March 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

Very nice & fast version. Jerry’s solos are like butter
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Rubin and Cherise
Nov. 3, 1978
Keystone Palo Alto

Nice funky R&C. Also happens to be the last JGB show w/ Keith & Donna. Love Jer’s vox(especially “I’ve been afraid and I don’t know why I do). Heady!
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Bird Song
Jan. 27, 1986
The Ritz

Nice acoustic version with just Jer and John Kahn. Very good jam.
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When I Paint My Masterpiece
Jan. 27, 1986
The Ritz

Great version from a rare Garcia/Kahn show. Jer on vocals this time, which is good. From GarciaLive 14
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Dark Star
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

This is definitely up there with my favorite Dark Stars. It’s all about Jerry, Bill, and Phil with this one. They push it further and deeper into space, with Bob keeping them grounded in this perfect space-jazz state. Everyone’s playing is top shelf. Definitely at must listen. Goes into a spectacular Dew too!
Feel Like A Stranger
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

One of the best. That opening!
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Bob’s playing is in insane on this version. Makes it even better that you can hear it very well on the Dave’s Picks mix of the show. Everyone else is playing great too, Phil especially. Top tier!
Not Fade Away
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

This one, even though Cornell’s NFA is fantastic, is better. I think the shorter length of this one is to its benefit; the Cornell one seems to be running out of ideas after the 12 minute mark, repeating phrases and trying to find its way back to the verse. I also find the jam to be more intense and attention grabbing, especially with Jerry using his octave pedal(what he uses on the FOTM jam at Cornell, UJB, etc). Bobby is on point as well, and Phil’s playing is top-shelf.
Eyes Of The World
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

This one is definitely a favorite of mine. Must’ve been the second one I heard, just after 6/17/91. The matrix is the way to go with this one; the intro sounds and feels like coming out of the water. Great version, with a great Stella too
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