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Black Peter
Feb. 4, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Still an infant, only two months old, this is a delicately sublime version. Available on the (un-numbered) Download Series from the Family Dog.
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Sugaree
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Mr. Lemieux, if you're listening, this show deserves a look! Brent's debut and nice energy throughout, as evidenced by this Sugaree!
3
I Need A Miracle
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Lively version with plenty of Phil bombs from a seriously underrated show. Almost makes you forget how rote this song got a few years later.
4
Looks Like Rain
July 20, 1994
Deer Creek Music Center

Strong version from a very good '94 show. We all know Jerry's playing was in decline at this point but the magic could still be mustered at times
6
The Music Never Stopped
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

Tight and energetic version from an oddly underrated show -- The whole show and the following night is available as Dowload Series Vol. 9.
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Monkey and the Engineer
Feb. 4, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Tight electric version, with nice harmony vocals from Jerry. And on the Download Series release, the track begins with some delightful and funny Bobby stage banter.
Dancin' in the Streets
Feb. 4, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Amazing version with a fantastic tighten up jam. Jerry's guitar has a pretty unique tone on this version, more smooth than some other '70 versions. So good.
Dark Star
April 17, 1969
Washington U.

Pretty intense version from a very underrated show!
Hard to Handle
April 17, 1969
Washington U.

Wow, this is a seriously underrated show. Especially for an official release (Download Series 12). Love the fiery slide on this version, gives it a very distinct feel.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 11, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Wow, what a strange version. Very mellow and introspective. Almost sounds like they are shifting into Drums during China Cat. Worth a listen due to the very different, subdued feel for much of it. Not sure I love it but I do find it interesting, and they rally for some energy at the end of Rider.
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