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Playin' In The Band
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

The band tries to catch Jerry and wolf as they’re seemingly on the loose. Traversing through snowy mountaintops. A wonderful journey.
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Good Lovin'
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Brent’s organ takes this to another level. I’m partial towards the Pigpen Version, but this shines in its own ways. Lovely phrasing from Jerry as well
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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Shocked to not see this here yet. Absolute scorcher from a really great show. Jerry’s tone cuts through like a scorching hot knife. Skin your wife.
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Drums
Aug. 12, 1972
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

Coming out of He's Gone. Billy goes ham, hitting the drums like a machine gun.
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Drums
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

A mighty a primal drum section reminiscent of the early acid test days. Follows after a rare Cryptical and breaks through into The Other One.
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Comments

Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Almost gets to tiger levels of crazy. Very powerful version that could genuinely go on and on forever and I wouldn’t be mad. A true dreamscape.
Me and My Uncle
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

This needs to be listened to. This is pure psychedelic cowboy music that puts you right in the story. One of my new favorite versions. Just perfect.
Around and Around
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Stay cool with this one, temperatures reach higher than average and might melt your face off.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

The transition jam is some truly heavy stuff. Like being pulled into an event horizon through the sheer gravitational force of it. I used to dismiss this version but upon returning to it, is one of the most unique versions out there. Jerry is the de facto leader of this jam as well. Captain trips isn’t a title that’s easily obtained, yet here he shows us exactly why he’s called that.
Feel Like A Stranger
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

Just completely flows. The entire band is on, but specially for the era, I gotta give Jerry his flowers. He absolutely takes over, taking this song to higher peaks. Neon jamming. Absolutely awesome. The 80s has some amazing moments. Also have been digging 11/30/80 as of late.
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