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Wharf Rat
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

Both Jerry solos are absolutely transcendental. Probably my new favorite version of the year.
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Estimated Prophet
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Very nice jam
13
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Top notch energetic and jazzy jam out of this version, with a cool little noodle/space section before they dissolve into drums.
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Estimated Prophet
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Fantastically gooey jam out of this version. Absolutely mesmerizing.
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Dark Star
March 15, 1969
Hilton Hotel

Fantastic play by Jerry; the post verse jamming especially soars with emotion and intensity.

Comments

The Other One
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

This is one of my favorites of '77. '76-'77 Other Ones are typically too mellow for my taste, but this one is en fuego!
The Other One
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Legendary.
Dark Star
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Incredible Dark Star! They must change direction a dozen times in the first half alone, all the while sounding beautifully fluid. The transition into MAMU is so perfect...they NAIL IT!!! Real nice weirdness in the second half as well that will be sure to get you nice and melty.
Truckin'
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Sweet, groovy version with a MONSTER Caution Jam!
China Doll
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Probably the best China Doll. Jerry's fuzztone during the breaks gives an even more melancholy and forboding tone to the song than usual.