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8
Let It Grow
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Jazzy, speedy and energetic...but don't let the grimey SQ deter you...this is worth it!
12
Black Peter
Oct. 12, 1977
Manor Downs

Mournful and Triumphant all at once. A mind-crushing outro by JG...best of the '70s IMO.
14
Let It Grow
July 28, 1982
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Absolutely R.I.P.S., great audience recording too!!
6
The Music Never Stopped
Jan. 15, 1978
Selland Arena

Endless, endless jam, this version just destroys!!! Bad SQ but totally worth it!
6
Let It Grow
Jan. 14, 1978
Bakersfield Memorial Auditorium

Excellent, rocking, and very underrated version from a great period for the band...
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Comments

The Other One
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

astonishing, otherworldly jamming and interplay on this version, Jerry, Keith, and Bob going absolutely insane. A++
Dark Star
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Fairly short but very nice version with jazzy Garcia leads and beautiful interplay with Keith.
Playin' In The Band
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Absolutely mesmerizing version. The main ten theme is jammed out during the reprise for all it's worth!!!
Playin' In The Band
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Love this 2nd set!
Playin' In The Band
April 21, 1978
Rupp Arena

This surprised the hell out of me. A very energetic, yet spacey and jazzy rendition with a reprise jam for the ages. Great stuff!!
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