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Jack Straw
Dec. 31, 1977
Winterland Arena

Piston Pumpin' version to close '77. Overlooked? This is the 244th version listed. Deserves to climb the pile.
2
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

From the Hearth (Avalon - Historic/ Vintage Album Version)
2
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Aug. 29, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Attacked with precision and exuberance by the ensemble, who bat this one on down the road in viscous and youthful ’83 style.
1
The Wheel
July 1, 1971
Wally Heider's Studio

Version from Garcia's first album - the first and the best
3
Jack Straw
Nov. 7, 1987
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Brisk, optimistic, and bubbling with noodlage
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Comments

New Minglewood Blues
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Like a semi truck cleaning the super G
Dancin' in the Streets
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

I give the edge to both this and especially 5/19 for the period, but will leave it open for further in-depth comparisons.
Good Lovin'
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Best one.
Estimated Prophet
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Catches THAT wave... and then some air.
Promised Land
May 4, 1980
Baltimore Civic Center

Yee-up. Great period. Ditto on 5/8/79, e.g.
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