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Big River
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Raw and raucous, this one packs quite a wallop for its size.
4
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 21, 1973
Assembly Hall, University Of Illinois

A mellow version featuring a rather unique outro portion for ’73. Truckin’>Eyes>Stella
16
New Minglewood Blues
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

One of those ‘I can’t believe it’s not here yet’s. This thing was forged from hot iron.
12
Morning Dew
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

The satisfying conclusion of a good sequence. A sibling of 11/13/72.
8
Take A Step Back
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

Bobby is pretty good on this one. It's right after 'Promised Land'.
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Bertha
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

I've always thought this was special for Jerry's unique (hell, did he ever play it like this anywhere else?) take on the 'Bertha' chords, although I wouldn't say it's better than the standard chords. Nevertheless, unique and good = heady. Needs more votes so that more folks might check it out.
They Love Each Other
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Thanks darkstar67, I'm looking forward to digging into this set.
They Love Each Other
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Pure sounds good. Thanks, cgarces.
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

I ain't heard no better version from '72.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Undeniably great but it's number of votes would suggest that it's far and away the best and I guess it is, but only because it's been great the most times for the most people. But therein lies its statistical blindside: many of the other fantastic versions have just been heard less and by even fewer people, and each has its own little story for why this is so.
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