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Bertha
April 17, 1971
Dillon Gym

How can this one not be on here? This is what early Bertha should sound like! Check out Billy K...
4
Candyman
June 30, 1995
Three Rivers Stadium

The very last time the Candyman came around. Also the last time I saw Jer, and I was right up front for this one.
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Let It Grow
Sept. 16, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Huge 80's LIG @ MSG. Really nice work from Weir. I'm surprised this one isn't ranked yet. Listen on 30 Days of the Dead from 2013
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Ramble On Rose
Oct. 27, 1990
The Zenith

Szechuan Jerry...he's all sweet and hot on this one from the 30 Trips box. Spicy!
5
Uncle John's Band
May 5, 1990
California State University Dominguez Hills

Extremely powerful version, especially for a west coast, afternoon show! Not perfect, but pretty underrated, and the last time I got to see Brent :(
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Althea
May 16, 1993
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

This one SMOKES!
Good Lovin'
April 13, 1971
Catholic Youth Center

Whoa. This is a rip-snortin' version. What was it about this tune on this tour? Primal and perfect music from the original quintet.
Victim Or The Crime
Dec. 31, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

I love this one. It's a NYE monster! Right into Dark Star's West Coast return. Great Show w/ Bonnie Raitt.
Bird Song
Aug. 12, 1972
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

How is this one way down here? Fully jammed out version. Spacy, jazzy, almost Dark Star-ish...precursor to Veneta 15 days later...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

This is a high-energy version from a tour that gets a bad rap as being "too" laid back. Ummm...HUH? Listen to Bob lead the charge on the transition and Phil's high harmonies during Rider. Too mellow? Nah, yo. This one really gets cookin'.
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