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5
Bird Song
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Really good version in an uneven year..
2
El Paso
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Dick’s Picks 11 version
2
Truckin'
April 15, 1982
Providence Civic Center

Mini MLB jam at the end leading into Morning Dew
2
He's Gone
April 15, 1982
Providence Civic Center

Awesome Brent-led jam during the outro
2
Truckin'
April 9, 1983
Hampton Coliseum

Great ‘83 Truckin’. Spoonful and Smokestack jams at the end..
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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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