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Dark Star
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

One of the very best early versions!!! Trippy, wild, and emotive, with Ken Babbs throwing in some "flavor"
4
Caution
Feb. 12, 1969
Fillmore East

Monster breakdown in this Caution; the band is HUGE
21
Alligator
Aug. 21, 1968
Fillmore West

Beautiful Mountain Jam and Bid You Goodnight themes
4
The Other One
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Wild, loose and scorching Other One followed by one of the best Crypitcal reprises, maybe second only to 3/2/69
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The Other One
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

OK, so this gets pretty overshadowed by the other heavy-hitter of this show, but this That's It... suite is one of the hottest ever!
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The Other One
Oct. 13, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Wicked version, just as good as the night before!!
Estimated Prophet
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Bobby proclaims that he is moving to Australia, and the band proceeds to bring the house (err, amphitheater) down! Possibly the finest Estimated these ears have ever heard.
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 28, 1969
Fillmore West

possibly the best Lovelight ever, never heard a better jam in this song!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Agreed!
Here Comes Sunshine
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

Jerry is simply stunning in this version. This is why I love him! My 2nd favorite.
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