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Terrapin Station
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

A rare and different tune. Real nice transition into epic Playin-UJB from Go to Nassau...
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Althea
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Stunned this ain't here yet. Next night is a famous one. But this 2nd set opener is strong and rugged. Nice moment at "born to be a bachelor..."
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Truckin'
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Wow! Can't believe this hasn't made the cut yet. Rips and roars out of poignant China Doll. Almost become a Smokestack... Super strong show!
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Dark Star
June 19, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

DeadBase calls it a Dark Star Jam. There is not much of a hint of a Dark Star-ish melody, and the date is debatable. But everyone needs to hear this!!
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Don't Ease Me In
Sept. 14, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Vince has some great moments here!
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Good Lovin'
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

Bobby’s first!! Far as I can tell…. Great, long, quirky jam! Stretches out for over 10 minutes. Historic version at an historic show!!!
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Sept. 29, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

A solemn scorcher!!! First since 4/26/70, far as I know. Over 19 years….
El Paso
April 28, 1971
Fillmore East

Most gorgeous ever? I reckon.
Morning Dew
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

A long, weird Dew!!! Strange too! Some might call it sloppy (they would not be wrong…..) while others might just wonder what sort of shenanigans the lads were up to in Paris this day (Billy especially!!!). Phil is the MVB (most valuable Beast) of the entire show!! Ridiculous fun! More proof they were not just the greatest at what they did…. They were the only ones who did what they did. As we know…..
Let It Grow
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

‘Tis a great one. Rips and roars.
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