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Let It Grow
June 14, 1985
Greek Theater

Spectacular depth, detail, and feeling. Drummers drive the transitions, while Jerry offers cool rhythmic variations.
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Exploratory transition jam! Very different from most early versions. Has that anarchic ’60s energy.
3
Black Peter
Dec. 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Practically flawless early version played with focus and intensity.
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Dancin' in the Streets
Dec. 5, 1969
Fillmore West

High-velocity, high-power jamming magic, all packed into less than nine minutes. Intense. From a wonderful overlooked show.
2
Cosmic Charlie
Dec. 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Very well played and sung! Pity about the audience member humming along out of tune, but otherwise a fine ’69 AUD.
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Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

The Supplication is pure dreaminess and dripping honey. This is the first time the song has reminded me of Miles Davis’ Shhh/Peaceful.
Looks Like Rain
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Yet another amazing LLR from the Boston Music Hall run (it was played all four nights). The midsong interlude here may be one of the best ever.
Looks Like Rain
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

I’m always amazed by what a versatile song LLR was in ’76-’77. Like, say, Sugaree, there are an extraordinary number of great versions in those years, and they all capture different moods, offer different perspectives — all of that despite the structure being pretty close ended. Anyway, this one’s amazing too.
Friend of the Devil
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Shimmering, smooth, intricate, meditative, confident ... there’s a lot to love about this one.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Really all three parts of the triptych are exceptional. Jerry knows they’ve nailed it; he gives a “Yeah!” of approval right before the last chorus of Franklin’s.
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