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Bird Song
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Perfection.
8
Morning Dew
Jan. 14, 1967
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

Probably a "misdated" Dew, but no matter; this early version is as emotive as it gets
11
China Cat Sunflower
May 24, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

I usually prefer the China>Rider combo but this is a must hear version; Jerry really pours on the HEAT between the verses!!
19
Dark Star
March 28, 1969
Student Center

Powerful jams, Jerry really delivers!
31
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1972
Music Hall

Unbelievable Playin' on this Playin', they fly thru at least a hundred different changes at supersonic speed. Billy is absolutely on Fire!!!
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Comments

The Other One
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

for sure! great Philo stomp, really tight changes
The Other One
March 28, 1969
Student Center

Hells yah! By far my favorite part of this show is the Dark Star though...
Alligator
May 5, 1967
Fillmore Auditorium

2/7/69 might not be better, but it's my favorite
Alligator
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Might I add this beats 1/3/70 by a long shot... Alligator>Drums>Jam = 37 minutes! Has to be the longest ever, right?
Dark Star
April 23, 1969
The Ark

only 1 of 2 St. Stephen>It's A Sin>St. Stephen!
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