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Estimated Prophet
March 6, 1981
Stanley Theater

Excellent Estimated>Franklin’s. ‘81 was a great year for this song..
4
The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down
May 21, 1971
Keystone Korner

Garcia Live Vol. 15 version with Merle
1
Good Lovin'
Feb. 27, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Billy and Mickey cut loose, then Phil takes over..
1
Black Peter
Feb. 27, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Love the tempo. Not too fast and not too slow.. excellent phrasing in Jerry’s first solo
1
Me and My Uncle
Feb. 27, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Nice slower tempo, and that vintage 1970 Jerry tone..
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Comments

Dancin' in the Streets
Feb. 27, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Great under the radar version here. The jam is in A Mixolydian, which is why it takes on some elements of a Dark Star jam (Wharf Rat is also played in A mixolydian..)
It Must Have Been The Roses
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

I think Jerry’s rough vocals really add a nice emotional touch to this version, and his lead playing and tone here are superb..
Dark Star
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

My favorite Dark Star > Morning Dew pairing, and my favorite Star from '74
Truckin'
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Killer Nobody’s Fault jam at the end
Not Fade Away
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

^ Strengest0fPlcs great rec. Has a similar flavor as one of my favorites, 10/22/78
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