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Big River
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Absolutely outstanding Garcia, a couple moments made my jaw drop
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

I dig this one, Garcia plays some longer, watery lines that get the job done in a satisfying way
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Around and Around
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Just listen to the Wolf--funky, dirty, sort of countrified--a unique and powerful version
3
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Is it just me? I feel like this is a really good one
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Big River
Aug. 1, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium

What is this, chopped liver? Jerry rips it!

Comments

Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

This is better than Veneta, and 1973-05-20 is better than this. EDIT: this has a bit more of an edge to it, as one would expect from the respective dates. I love 1973-05-20 (which also dips into St. Stephen) but this one is my favorite currently (2025)
Greatest Story Ever Told
May 20, 1973
U.C.

OK, two things. 1. I think GSET is consistently greater in 1973 than in 1972, despite what most people seem to think. 2. I remember thinking this was even hotter than 1972-09-28, so tonight I listened to them back to back. This is even hotter than 1972-09-28.
Let It Grow
Dec. 5, 1981
Market Square Arena

Garcia dominates to the extent where I think this should maybe be ranked higher....
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 5, 1981
Market Square Arena

This is a nifty version
The Wheel
Aug. 28, 1981
Long Beach Arena

Yup...outro jam