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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!
2
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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Cryptical Envelopment
June 30, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Even though the 60s/70s versions are better, this one is great. 85 has the goods
Let It Grow
Feb. 14, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Center

This version is spectacular. Everyone is firing on all cylinders. Great version, especially for 86
The Wheel
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

From a magical Playin’>Wheel>Playin’. The opener on this version is magical. The whole tune is very nice, especially the jam after that goes back into Playin’. The vocals are also really nice. I love the version from the night before(my favorite show), but this one is better based off the opening and the jam
Dancin' in the Streets
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

This show has my favorite opener! This Dancin’ is great; probably one of the best 80s versions. Hope this show gets an official release someday, along with the other 2 from this run
Dark Star
July 13, 1984
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

This Dark Star is a favorite for me. It’s from the Brent Era, and they hadn’t played it in a few years(1981), it still rocks hard. It’s nicely played, and Jerry’s vocals aren’t terrible(his vocals on 7/15 are way better. Listen to Bird Song). Really nice version from a standout year in the 80s
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