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Drums -> Space
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Billy and Mickey play together like they were a big octopus on this one. 'The Wheel' comes rolling nicely out of 'Space'. Altogether, a G-rated D>P.
17
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

An '82 vintage Playin' sandwich that finds the boys playin' in fine form. DP 32.
4
Morning Dew
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Jerry really belts this one out. All of the attention to detail that you'd expect in a version from this era plus a good bridge solo.
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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

An enjoyable listen, but most notable, I'd say, for an excellent little peak that rises up like a volcano towards the end of the jam.
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They Love Each Other
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

A good, light and airy version that shows quite well what this song was up to near the end of its first year in the rotation.
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Comments

Dark Star
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Not unlike how some wines need a good decanting to breathe and bloom, I find this 'Star gets better with each new listen. And, while not always the case, the official release seems to sound best.
Big River
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Just gave it another listen, focusing largely on Phil and, boy, he even pulls off some Paul Chambers-like hard bop stuff on this one.
Estimated Prophet
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

I love me my early Estimateds and this sure is a good one.
The Other One
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Rewards a good listen.
Not Fade Away
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Now darn, if this one isn't sittin' a little low on the list.
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