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Space
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

Seastones - this is a wild and moody one. Apparently had the crowd freaking out.
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Wharf Rat
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

Beautiful out of a wild Truckin > Jam > Mind Left Body.
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Mind Left Body Jam
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

Like all from 1974, very unique. Starts in a fast jam and slows the band down in a cool way
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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

They charge into this one just as the Other One is coming to a close. Some sloshy moments in the final SSDD jam but they bring it home for sure.

Comments

Black Throated Wind
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Wow. Really dug this one. Super underrated. Ending build up is nice and long and delicately powerful. The matrix sounds great, as does the AUD
Here Comes Sunshine
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Really love this one. And the Bobby McGee. They come out of space beautifully. No other version of HCS melts down as thoroughly as this one- correct me if im wrong!
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
April 17, 1982
Hartford Civic Center

This is my favorite version I think. I love the 2 72’s and the 74 version as well, but I really love the solidified arrangement they come up with once it’s back in the repertoire for good in the early 80’s. And this one just has an amazing vocal performance from Jerry, and a really fantastic solo too. So dynamic and pulled off with style.
Me and Bobby McGee
Dec. 23, 1970
Winterland Arena

Beautiful early version. Bout as close to a primal dead version you can get. Jerry’s wild guitar and Phil’s bass sounds wonderful on this take.
Morning Dew
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

this is definitely the weirdest one I've ever heard. 9/21 is certainly a better show than 9/20 overall. It's at least a unique morning dew, for sure. They dont seem to be in the right head space for the song, in my opinion. That's the way i felt while listening at least.
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