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The Wheel
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

It's so apt that The Wheel would roll into Truckin' that the outro is short but the rest is very nice.
9
Eyes Of The World
June 27, 1984
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Jerry really mines the changes on this one and pulls out plenty of little gold nuggets (like Coltrane). Good interplay, too. An inspired version.
11
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

A cheesy video of this kickass version would have Garcia playing atop a steam locomotive as it barrels down the track.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Incomplete, but what remains is top-notch and essential.
10
Me and Bobby McGee
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

I just gotta nominate this one, that's all.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

A really nice CCS, though the Rider does seem to flag a bit.
Sugaree
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

A nice 'compact' version; the pathos is all there--as it is in virtually every song from this first set. Indeed, a sort of tasty, less-is-more approach to the embellishment here.
They Love Each Other
Feb. 22, 1977
Assembly Hall, U. of IL.

I think you meant '73 and, if so, thanks because I do need to revisit some of that 2-night run at some point. From the 22nd, a really nice DS, PITB and a very underrated 'Bird Song'. I also need to check out this TLEO.
Bird Song
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

I've always loved this one and, boy, is it unjustly low on the list. Be sure to wait for the jam after the final verse.
Playin' In The Band
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Searing. A little coke vapor in the brain.
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