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Bird Song
Sept. 28, 1993
Boston Garden

Wooden and crunchy. Nice interplay between Jerry and Phil. Vince blows little zephyrs.
8
So Many Roads
Sept. 28, 1993
Boston Garden

So much Dead to soothe my soul, and this is some of it. Tight.
7
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

When the going gets weird, Weir sings the headlight part.
15
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

This one doesn't have the shimmering lyricism of, say, 5/22/77, but the logic of Jerry's phrasing is a hoot.
10
The Other One
Aug. 20, 1972
San Jose Civic Auditorium

Needs to be on the map. Features a jam that seems to be based on Skydog's 'Little Martha' and a nice 'Tiger Jam', but that's not all...
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Comments

Dark Star
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Not unlike how some wines need a good decanting to breathe and bloom, I find this 'Star gets better with each new listen. And, while not always the case, the official release seems to sound best.
Big River
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Just gave it another listen, focusing largely on Phil and, boy, he even pulls off some Paul Chambers-like hard bop stuff on this one.
Estimated Prophet
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

I love me my early Estimateds and this sure is a good one.
The Other One
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Rewards a good listen.
Not Fade Away
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Now darn, if this one isn't sittin' a little low on the list.
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