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St. Stephen
Dec. 29, 1968
Gulfstream Park Race Track

Dark Star < St. Stephen < The eleven. A ridiculously good seamlessly flowing jam segment. The Stephen is fast paced and ferocious.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 15, 1985
Greek Theater

Awesome China<Rider from a great show
16
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Bobby screams the lyrics, and Jerry picks to perfection. A hot and energetic version.
21
Eyes Of The World
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Superb Estimated<Eyes from a fantastic show
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Jack Straw
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

Jerry goes off and the solos are just insane

Comments

Black Peter
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Darker than some and tighter than most, slow, controlled, and powerful, like a waterfall Garcia cascades his notes with a light meaningful luminescent touch, eluting away the sun and uncovering the moon, the clouds pass over, slowly, meandering thoughtlessly through the atmosphere, wisely keeping silence. In terms of soul and lyrical portraiture, this is one of the better ones i've heard.
Row Jimmy
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Passionate vocalizations emitting from Garcia leading clearly into fills which lead back in and out of the lyrics, thus setting up well, pacing wise, the solos which reach some elusively bright heights. Strong version- definitely on the mellower side and thats a good thing.
Cumberland Blues
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Smoker to the first degree. Cuts its way into the core, and heats up, sick version.
They Love Each Other
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Can't go wrong, its impossible, with TLEO in 73'. A bouncy version, accomplishes the goods. Fills are curvy, punchy, and clear, a real heater.
He's Gone
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Thoroughly enjoyed this one, Keith's piano makes it.