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Pretty Peggy O
Feb. 26, 1981
Uptown Theater

Stunningly beautiful version. Jerry's solo is second to none.
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The Other One
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Whoa, this is absolutely scorching. Never thought I'd hear one from 1979 this unbelievably hot!
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The Other One
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

Wow, this version pretty much has it all; aggression, melody, and weirdness galore. Phil and Jerry are just huge here.
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The Other One
April 15, 1969
The Music Box

Garica is amped! Some intense jamming before the 1st verse even. Great AUD for '69 too.
11
China Doll
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Excellent, somber China Doll following a spectacular Eyes.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

Love this one! Some unique jams including a raucous tiger peak. Jerry is particularly inspired.
Playin' In The Band
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Any doubters of what PITB was capable of post-hiatus (and trust me, I used to be one of them) need to hear this immediately. The incredibly jazzy improv and telepathic interplay in this version are just magical. The reprise flows and builds fantastically to a mini tiger climax, riding the main ten theme to perfection. An A+ classic version!
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

One of the best versions of the year, very cool jams + a nice little Phil solo at the end.
Playin' In The Band
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

The 6+ minute jam on at the end (after they space out for a while) is awesome and very unique as far as Playin's go. Gets into some serious "type 2" territory, to use a little Phish lingo.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

The jamming on the first half is especially intense. One of the very best of any year.
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