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Franklin's Tower
Dec. 10, 1979
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

This is the third and last installment of Dancin'>Franklin's. Cape Cod and Buffalo are both better, but this one is pretty cool too.
2
Cryptical Envelopment
June 12, 1970
Civic Auditorium

Drop everything and go to tapers section now and listen!. The 01 is an instant classic and this Cryptical has that classic 1970 build-up.
4
The Other One
June 12, 1970
Civic Auditorium

Go to Dead.net and listen on taper's section now. This is O1 is sick the way 1970 O1's are.
3
Around and Around
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

I hate this song, but this a great one!
6
Stella Blue
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

Slow long version with nice solo at end. I think this one is so good due to the NFA before it and the smoking GDTRFB after.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Now that its being released... should get some upvote. Not to be nitpicky, but the pre wind and the willows jam is just ok and the transition is solid and melodic, but nothing crazy. The Fire is top shelf, tho. So after 20 listens to this... My go to for 77 is 5/17.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

16 minute version in a great wharf rat year. This whole show is under-rated.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
June 22, 1985
Alpine Valley Music Theater

Huge build-up in Saint. One of the most killer versions of this combo.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Another great version from this era. Only thing from the first set that really gets me going.
Deal
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Honestly, most of this first set bores me like Fresno 74 release. There is so much of this 73-74 stuff released which is great, mostly for the second sets. Yes...the China>Rider is worthy.