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4
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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Playin' In The Band
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Though this used to be in regular rotation, I hadn't listened to it in a long time, found myself thinking, "Probably it's overrated." Then I listened to it again. Nope, not overrated at all. Simply the best. Garcia is locked in, and the percussion & rhythm section are right with him in everything he does. Required listening for aspirant DeadHeads.
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Amen to that last comment. The brilliant capper to the greatest single set they ever played.
Dark Star
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

After 20+ years of listening to this version, I still find new things each time.
Dark Star
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Everything you love about E72, everything you love about DS. Superb.
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Picture perfect. (Like the rest of this show). Phil's solo...what can I say? One of his greatest single achievements. Also note Keith's electric piano, giving the song a different feel from '74.
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