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donnyraindog

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Deep Elem Blues
July 14, 1970
Euphoria Ballroom

Jerry is really feeling it this night,another fun 70s accoustic set with the boys joined by David Crosby on a few numbers.
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Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

Pretty amazed that ANY post 69 Crypticals would be on the list but nothing from the 60s?Like most versions this may induce flashbacks so procede with
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St. Stephen
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Maybe not the best EVEr but best of the year St.Stephen>NFA>Stella Blue>St.Stephen
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The Eleven
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

Had I never tripped this still might have given me flashbacks,do yourself a favor ,listen to the whole show pure 69 bliss!
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Dupree's Diamond Blues
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

Opener for one of the best shows of 69 which means one of the best ever.
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Playin' In The Band
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Thought this nice jazzy 73 piece would be ranked closer to the top.
St. Stephen
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Not one of the Barton Hall snob type haters but this wasn't even a good version for a year that wasn't close to the best for the song.
Little Sadie
Feb. 28, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Both versions you posted will do.I don't do those best years or best run arguments much, 66-78 all has too much that is transcendant, but if I want to feel happy I go right to any late 69 or 70 accoustic set.Oh and there is great stuff after 78 it just isn't as frequent IMO.
I Know You Rider
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

All the 70s accoustic stuff is wonderful the Riders in particular.
He's Gone
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Wonderful version from a long ,strange, wonderful day,the outro is simply beautiful.
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