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Dark Star
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Air this one out and enjoy the ever-changing soundscapes. "Outstanding"-- Dick Latvala
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

As Dick himself said of how this China Cat is born, "[it] is worth any effort to hear."
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Mason's Children
Feb. 2, 1970
Fox Theatre

Come on!!! Mickey busted through his drum head making this one happen!!!
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Ramble On Rose
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Conjures circus tents, smoky saloons and Frankenstein in a souped-up '57 Chevy. Well worth a listen!
12
Bertha
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

I love what Phil does on this one. This thing is short and sweet.
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Comments

The Other One
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

I can live with this being the most highly-rated of '73.
The Other One
Nov. 20, 1973
Denver Coliseum

Still too low on the list, though I agree that 2/28 is probably the tops of '73-- a year which, incidentally, doesn't make me immediatelly think of TOO.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 1, 1976
Market Square Arena

'Yes, please!', he said witha lipsa smackin' anda whackin'.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 12, 1980
Boston Garden

Grendel, I've always thought this one was spectacular and was just thinking of it yesterday and had planned to go dig out my CD copy. This one might just be better than the version featured on 'Go to Nassau' as well as many other '70s versions currently sitting above and suffocating it. Great call! This was also my brother's first Dead show.
Row Jimmy
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

I'll just stir the pot a little and say that I prefer the concision and piercing depth of Jerry's second solo on this one to the rangy verbosity of his solo on the 3/20/77 version, though both are sweet.
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