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Operator
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Final time played, Pig is in fine form, acoustic set here is beautiful, entire show for that matter is transcendent stuff.
18
Ripple
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Great year for this song, no doubt, emotive, and serene. A quick ride in time, Capitol Theater 1970.
10
Friend of the Devil
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Legendary show, this FOTD is deserving
7
Franklin's Tower
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

Joyous and powerful 1/2 step>Franklins to open
6
Shakedown Street
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

Not jammed too deeply, but the playing that there is seriously funky and powerful

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 27, 1983
Civic Auditorium

BTW, check out the great video of this on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40Et-xVuLgU
Turn On Your Love Light
Jan. 26, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Agree with all said above. Quite surprised this hadn't been posted yet. Good catch. Live/Dead is a fantastic compilation, this lovelight has a real infectious tone. Pigpen's rap is a classic, but the real reason that this version is kept in such high regard is the thunderous jamming.
Casey Jones
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

A ripper for sure. This is probably one of the longest version they ever played, but they nail it. What a fucking bust out!!!!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

This show is easily one of my favorites of 1977. Superb performance, and this Scarlet<Fire deserves of a spot in the all-time greats. Slinky and stealthy transition that will steal your face no matter what.
The Other One
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

They slammed the gas and never let up this show, torrent of heavy psychedelic notes.