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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...
5
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..."
6
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!
2
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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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 14, 1982
University of Virginia

A beauty to start a super second set, after a fantastic first set!! In other words... Great show!!!
Black Peter
May 10, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Wow. As great (or GRATE!) a show as any those last ten years.
The Wheel
July 14, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Urgent and gorgeous, as most '76 Wheels are, in a Playin' sandwich to end the first set. Fantastic show!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 6, 1980
Rec Hall, Penn State U

Sun's gonna shine on my back door some day. March winds gonna blow all my troubles away. A beauty.
Wharf Rat
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Agreed. This should be so much higher. Possibly the best ever.
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