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9
Let It Grow
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Jazzy, speedy and energetic...but don't let the grimey SQ deter you...this is worth it!
12
Black Peter
Oct. 12, 1977
Manor Downs

Mournful and Triumphant all at once. A mind-crushing outro by JG...best of the '70s IMO.
15
Let It Grow
July 28, 1982
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Absolutely R.I.P.S., great audience recording too!!
6
The Music Never Stopped
Jan. 15, 1978
Selland Arena

Endless, endless jam, this version just destroys!!! Bad SQ but totally worth it!
6
Let It Grow
Jan. 14, 1978
Bakersfield Memorial Auditorium

Excellent, rocking, and very underrated version from a great period for the band...

Comments

Let It Grow
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

This one almost starts off as a slow burner, but builds into some seriously high energy jamming with lots of epic Garcia trills. Love it!
Good Lovin'
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I am inclined to agree about this show and best of '77 status. IMHO, fall '77 is just as good as the spring.
Good Lovin'
April 25, 1971
Fillmore East

Legendary!
The Other One
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Definitely surprised by this one. I've written off most versions from '77 as "weak" and lacking in exploration when compared to the monsters of pre-hiatus Dead, but this is absolutely worthy. Amazing spacey jams from Jerry and the boys!!
Truckin'
March 22, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Hot, sweaty, blues pouring out of Jerry's guitar, with some really great jamming on the Nobody's Fault theme.