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Clementine
Aug. 13, 1968
Pacific Recording

The studio jam version from the expanded Aoxomoxoa release
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Big Boss Man
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

just listen to Jerry and Phil. twang city in the intro, perfect Pig vocal
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Casey Jones
Aug. 15, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

Phil is high in the mix. One of the best '71 versions, I believe.
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Me and My Uncle
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

Another fine 71 effort with very good sound and Phil high in the mix
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Big Boss Man
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

We need a Winterland version, don't we?
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Comments

Sugar Magnolia
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

One of the better ones, for sure. Pleasantly surprised that the Sunshine Daydream part did not lapse into a screeching mess.
Tennessee Jed
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Third song in and Kid still hasn't dialed it in. The entire show is included in the 50th anniversary edition of Mars Hotel. Doesn't seem worth it.
Sugaree
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Almost all of the instruments don't come in immediately. Drums and Jerry's vocal are mixed too high. Puzzling...
Sugaree
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

This has to be one of the very best vocals I've ever heard Jerry do. Listen to it on headphones at volume. No guitar pyrotechnics here, but I love this version nonetheless.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

The outro chorus of Playin is unfortunately marred by some serious off-key singing by Donna; up until that point, this is a fantastic sandwich and I especially like Garcia's intensely creative, long soloing in the initial part of Playin'. Very good versions of UJB and MD make this one of the best jams of 1973 IMO.
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