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Don't Ease Me In
July 3, 1970
McMahon Stadium

Goodies. Festival Express fun!
3
Caution
March 12, 1966
Danish Center

Pigpen drives hard here, harmonica all the way. Early fireball, only giving us a glimpse of what Caution would turn into in only a year!
3
King Bee
March 12, 1966
Danish Center

Really bluesy, love the Guild Starfire sound Jer had here. Flows into a groovy early Caution.
17
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Jazz. Just plain jazz. Keith really shines together with Billy on this one, they carry you away in the nicest way. How the he** is this not listed?
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Bill jazzes on throughout the transition, and the jam goes just a little bit furhter than before. Cool version with a laid back IKYR.

Comments

The Other One
June 19, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Been lovin this one for a while. Amazing jamming, really getting out there.
The Other One
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Groundbreaking, this is one of the best i've heard. Wow! Listen to the quiet blues jam after the last verse; Crosby joins in beautifully. Amazing Truckin'>The Other One>Drums>Drums & Bass>The Other One>Morning Dew. Outstanding.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

This is smoking. The whole NFA sandwich is in their top 10 jams ever, period. Apart from the sort of sloppy start on GDTRFB, its absolutely perfect, when Jerry hits that pinnacle note at the end of the solo, i always get goosebumps. Everyone; this is must-hear.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 6, 1979
The Spectrum

I full agree dannydread
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 6, 1979
The Spectrum

Terrapin>Playin, and it's executed beautifully. Brent shines!