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Space
Oct. 9, 1980
Warfield Theater

One of the craziest, spaciest, and wacky versions you’ll ever hear
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Feelin' Groovy Jam
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

The final version from an epic China>Rider. Doesn’t get any better
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Positively 4th Street
July 10, 1973
The Keystone

One of the best versions of this song that Jerry did. There seems to be 2 guitar players on this track. Anyone have any info on that?
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She Belongs To Me
Oct. 16, 1985
The Catalyst

Kevin Tobin just put out a nice video of this Garcia/Kahn show with great audio. I didn’t know they played this one as a duo. Great version!
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Little Red Rooster
April 15, 1983
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Surprised this version isn’t on here. Bobby’s vocals and playing are great, and Brent’s verse and solo really make this a top tier version

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

https://youtu.be/tccELh8gkkM
Row Jimmy
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Another version that could be the best. Tied with 5/8 & 5/19/77. Jerry’s solos are superb, and his vocals are haunting beautiful not just on this song, but the whole show! Give it a listen!
Terrapin Station
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Terrapin was the song that got me on the bus(studio version), so I hold versions of this song to a higher standard than others. That being said, this one’s my favorite. It always blows my mind that this is the first one they ever played live. Jerry nails all the lyrics, and his solos and leads are incredible. He sounds like he’s been playing the song for as long as he had lived up to that point. What’s also interesting is that Bobby and Donna don’t sing backup on this one, letting Jerry’s storyteller vocals shine. ‘77-‘79 Terrapins are the best, in my opinion, but listen to 2/14/86 also. Though nowhere near the level of this one, especially with the forgotten lyrics after the first solo of Lady With a Fan, Jerry plays the solos impeccably, especially the outro one. He puts a little extra flair on it that makes it stand out. But, overall, this Terrapin is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bertha
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Europe ‘72 shows that start with Bertha seem to be extra tasty. This one is no exception.
Cumberland Blues
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

This and 6/23/74 are my favorites