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Truckin'
Dec. 28, 1978
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

Very strong, but the highlight comes in the form of the transition into Wharf Rat
14
Dancin' in the Streets
Nov. 30, 1979
Stanley Theater

Huge and Fluid, 15+ min
5
Dancin' in the Streets
Sept. 18, 1970
Fillmore East

They really let loose on this one. Funky and Massive, Top 5 for the year.
3
Big River
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Man, could they tear this song up or what!!
22
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Searing and expansive. Hot as can be
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Comments

Truckin'
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

This Truckin' contains the most energy of any I have heard. Really chaotic final jam that ends in a mad swirling blues jam. Some sick riffs from Jerry. Really, you just have to listen to this to understand, and make sure you play it loud because its a fucking smoker.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Garcia goes straight for the jugular on this one, powerful rendition and easily deserving its spot on the list
Dancin' in the Streets
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Fabulous opener, one of my favorite versions of this song, and should be higher on list. Super fueled jam here, sped up faster than usual and teeming with power.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

Smokin!
Here Comes Sunshine
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

The transition into space is just majorly trippy and dark. Manages to hit the top level of psychedelia, definitely a top 10 version.
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