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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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Dancin' in the Streets
March 18, 1967
Winterland Arena

unstoppable, one of the finest moments of early Dead these ears have ever heard
Dark Star
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

BEST of '73!! after the Phil solo Keith launches them into one of the craziest jams ever. First time I heard this I fell out of my seat!
Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

agreed, one of the very best DS out there, and the finest of E72
Dark Star
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Sorry this is hands down better than Veneta in my book! My all-time favorite Dark Star - the most utterly sublime MLB jam ever!!
Dark Star
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

easily top 5
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