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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

A Homo erectus-like version but notable for Jerry's solo after the first Rio Grandee chorus.
15
Jack Straw
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

The definition of brevity. Sweet stuff!!!
18
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Awesome early version. Jerry has a great solo at the end.
1
Wharf Rat
Dec. 9, 1993
Sports Arena

Jerry impassioned yet subdued singing in that ragged and worn voice is deeply affecting.
12
Days Between
Sept. 16, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Jerry's voice and singing at this time fit this one perfectly.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

More varied than either 8/27 or 11/18 (but maybe lacking the intensity of those two), as it unfolds in several distinct 'movements', including an 'MLB', before going into 'He's Gone'. The 'MLB' is, I think, the full thing. I prefer a partial treatment, as the 'MLB' can sound hokey and dated in parts (but, of course, transcendental and brilliant in others).
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Great stuff here. The band is just locked in and Garcia is particularly inspired and profusive.
The Other One
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

The group is tight on this one: Bobby has a nice little showcase that reminds me of 'Extrapolation'-era John McLaughlin and Billy is particularly tight yet supple. Great stuff!!!
Estimated Prophet
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Maybe the best part of a great sequence (Estimated Prophet ->The Other One -> Eyes Of The World ->Drums ->Space -> Wharf Rat ->Franklin's Tower ->Sugar Magnolia. Incidentally, I wonder if that Weir quote is in reference to Bear moving way down south.
Dark Star
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Not the best but heady nonetheless. Great segue from Truckin'.
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