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12
Caution
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Sick
9
Cryptical Envelopment
Oct. 22, 1967
Unknown

Monster reprise, longer than many from '68.
5
Bird Song
March 23, 1981
Rainbow Theatre

Beautiful, flowing, spacey version, reminiscent of 3/7/81 from a couple weeks earlier.
8
Franklin's Tower
March 12, 1981
Boston Garden

SHRRREADS!
4
Big River
Feb. 26, 1981
Uptown Theater

Mega got version, Jer's second solo just burns and burns!
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Comments

Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

I revisited this one recently, and I should add that Garcia plays some of the most viciously fluid runs I've ever heard on this song. Should be ranked higher, it's an A+ version for sure.
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Been a favorite ever since I first heard Dick's Picks, vol. 11
Eyes Of The World
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Agreed on all points. A unique, almost minimalistic version but so perfect at the same time. Also major points for filling the rare encore slot.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Unique version, but the sound of this AUD is what really blows me away...one of the best this side of 8/6/71.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Love this one!
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