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Beat it on Down The Line
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

I like this one
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Big River
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

This is as good as anything
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Big River
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Absolutely outstanding Garcia, a couple moments made my jaw drop
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

I dig this one, Garcia plays some longer, watery lines that get the job done in a satisfying way
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Around and Around
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Just listen to the Wolf--funky, dirty, sort of countrified--a unique and powerful version

Comments

The Other One
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This is one of the best "short" (~12 minutes) versions they ever did, the peak right before verse 2 is stunning
Black Peter
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This is a great one, from a great show. However, the end solo could be longer, which is why 10-29 is better....but this is up there
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This has no Garcia leads after the third verse (all Lesh). It is still one of the best versions ever, particularly the between verse leads are long and powerful.
Deal
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

One of the best one-solo versions. See also 1973-02-22. But Fall 80 and after were another level for this song.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

I'm not sure why 11-6 i ranked above this, good as it is. I'm REALLY not sure why Englishtown is, it's not even in the same league. The arpeggiated peak before Rio Grande-io is unique and stunning.