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China Cat Sunflower
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Pure psychedelic pop bubbles up over the top and into Sittin on Top.
2
Bird Song
Aug. 3, 1994
Giants Stadium

Yes, the rest of the show is pretty poor, and a good bit of this meanders, but once they dial it in it has O1-like intensity.
5
Terrapin Station
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Another long jam in the outro. Shades of Rider (a theme at this run), and JG staying on for most of Drums.
4
Eternity
Oct. 17, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Not the most exploratory version, but very tight. BW on acoustic.
5
Playin' In The Band
Jan. 18, 1978
Stockton Civic Auditorium

Weird atypical version where a good bit of the jam is just BW and the drummers, playing themes that sound like song ideas. Worth hearing.
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Comments

Dark Star
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Despite its short length it's not quite a "pro forma" version (a la BCT 84). Some nice moments, especially thanks to BW's nimble work. Also: Mydland's first outing on DS is intriguing to hear.
Dark Star
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

This - and the whole show - is a great example of the Dead as "acid rockers": whatever that means, and for better or for worse.
Dark Star
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Also, don't forget that great transition into Sittin, a tune they'd worked up with Keith and had brought back (briefly) into the repertoire.
He's Gone
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Incredible jam, this version really shows what the tune is capable of.
He's Gone
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Garcia's solo on this one out of the vocal breakdown is a brilliant moment. Bubbling over the top, absolute greatness.
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