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Truckin'
Dec. 28, 1978
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

Very strong, but the highlight comes in the form of the transition into Wharf Rat
14
Dancin' in the Streets
Nov. 30, 1979
Stanley Theater

Huge and Fluid, 15+ min
5
Dancin' in the Streets
Sept. 18, 1970
Fillmore East

They really let loose on this one. Funky and Massive, Top 5 for the year.
3
Big River
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Man, could they tear this song up or what!!
21
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Searing and expansive. Hot as can be

Comments

Deal
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Jerry's solo is concise and powerful. All in all this version represents the prototypical way in which this song should be played. Not too quick, not too slow, and a nice bouncy country-rock vibe, really solid rendition here.
Tennessee Jed
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Agree with above statement, don't be dumb people! Check this one out, and while your at it listen to the whole show.
I Wash My Hands
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Song is also known as Muddy Water. This version is certainly on point. Don't know of many versions, but if anything this version should be listened by all who are looking for something new and a little different.
Eyes Of The World
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Underrated version that needs some more recognition. Jerry and Phil, as stated above, indeed play in and out of each other with some excellent jazzy interplay.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Easily one of the best versions ever played. Garcia provides an emotional performance, both instrumentally and vocally. The jamming is fluid, jazzy, and mysterious.