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Rubin and Cherise
Nov. 23, 1977
Palace Theatre

This a JGB version. This one always gets me emotional. One of the best R&Cs ever performed. Jerry’s voice!
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Wang Dang Doodle
May 11, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Great version. Love Jerry’s MIDI effects on this, and Bruce and Vince kill it. Great video of the show from Shakedown Stream.

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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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