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9
Pretty Peggy O
Feb. 26, 1981
Uptown Theater

Stunningly beautiful version. Jerry's solo is second to none.
8
The Other One
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Whoa, this is absolutely scorching. Never thought I'd hear one from 1979 this unbelievably hot!
22
The Other One
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

Wow, this version pretty much has it all; aggression, melody, and weirdness galore. Phil and Jerry are just huge here.
8
The Other One
April 15, 1969
The Music Box

Garica is amped! Some intense jamming before the 1st verse even. Great AUD for '69 too.
11
China Doll
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Excellent, somber China Doll following a spectacular Eyes.

Comments

Dark Star
March 21, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

This night I think gets overlooked also because of poor SQ due to tape damage. If there were better tapes of the 2nd set especially, I think it would be more well regarded.
The Music Never Stopped
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Goddamn what a set closer!!!
St. Stephen
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Probably the best post-hiatus version. That jam is so utterly unique, and the melodies just pour out of Jerry's guitar like water...incredible.
St. Stephen
April 23, 1969
The Ark

Absolutely classic...one of only two St.Steve>It's a Sin>St. Steve!
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Dick's Picks 28 has the (nearly) complete show including Eyes. This is one of my favorite shows of '73.