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Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 6, 1969
Kiel Auditorium

Hot version! Not quite as epic as the night after, but still incredible.
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Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

An absolute tsunami, one of the most intense ever this side of 3/2/69
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Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

A particularly jazzy version; Jerry is ablaze and climbing to enormous heights.
6
Cryptical Envelopment
Jan. 26, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Stunning reprise, this one just keeps building endlessly!
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The Other One
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Very long and spacy version that gets very intense. One of the best of Europe '72.
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Comments

Wharf Rat
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Absolutely incredible jazzy and flowing jamming on this version. Top notch stuff and might be the best of the year. This whole 2nd set is one of the best of all time!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Yes, there are certainly a number of blown lyrics, but if you can hear past that, I think this version has a wonderfully subdued, lilting and jazzy transition, one of the best of the period IMHO. The Fire also contains some very hot playing.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Incredible version, the final jam peak is INSANE!!
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

This one is indeed excellent...not as hot as the night after, but very strong!
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Easily the best spring 77 version - very hot jam and the first ever pairing with Eyes.
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