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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

Terrapin Station
Sept. 18, 1991
Madison Square Garden

So many roads has so many heady version, great box set. Good 90's version, powerful jamming here.
New Speedway Boogie
June 24, 1995
RFK Stadium

Good, for latter day versions. On a pretty bad night musically for the band--comparatively to other shows throughout their history-- this speedway is the one shining highlight. Jerrys guitar was on and in the zone during this version, and cemented a sort of belief that a comeback from Jerry would be possible, but impossible at the same time. This in my opinion, was the best version since the breakout in 91'
The Other One
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Always love the psychedelic western sandwiches the guys can come up with. Just speaks to the awesome creativity and not scared of shit attitude this band had. They did not give a damn if it wasn't being done elsewhere. Taking risks is the way to find what works and what doesn't work-- musically. This band certainly knew that, and therefore took the steps necessary to creating a musical situation where those risks were available for them to take. Country psychedelia is the perfect medium for a bunch of musicians occasionally on acid to play what ever suits them.
The Other One
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Awesome version, that finds a spot in the cosmic space, that every other one strives for. It not only finds the space, but expands on it and flips it into a visual masterpiece. This is one of my favorites.
The Other One
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

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