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Pretty Peggy O
Feb. 26, 1981
Uptown Theater

Stunningly beautiful version. Jerry's solo is second to none.
8
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.

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.