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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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Cryptical Envelopment
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Early Crypticals so scorching!!!!
The Other One
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Rips and roars with very different lyrics!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Perfect.
Looks Like Rain
Oct. 31, 1985
Carolina Coliseum - University of South Carolina

Wonderful in a lot of ways.
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 31, 1985
Carolina Coliseum - University of South Carolina

Holy smokes!!! The coda jam smokes!!! Ends a soaring, ripping trifecta of Space-Werewolves-Music!!
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