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Tomorrow Is Forever
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

A bit of a rarity. Jerry and Donna's vocals together (yes, giving donna props) are so tender. Boys nail the country style tune. For some reason, I dig
68
West L.A. Fadeaway
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry destroys this version. Turns on the hose and never let's up. Complete shredfest
35
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Shreddy, heady goodness. Jerry gives this one a solid dabble
69
The Music Never Stopped
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Blistering, romping version. Very fun
64
Wharf Rat
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Great jammed out version. Heady stuff

Comments

Dark Star
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Surprising this one doesn't get more dap, because it is a creamy ride through the cosmos. Far more mellow than some of the angular versions from tour, this one is a relaxing sonic cushion to float through deep space. Love it
Chinatown Shuffle
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Back again on this one. Keith absolutely CHEWING up the scenery. So chunky on the boards. Choice doesn't begin to describe
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Often a plug and play, obligatory closer, but this one is different. Band attacks with insane fervor and energy. Colossal high energy closer to an incredible show.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Awesome beyond measure. Magnificent, blissful peak, then breaks free completely from the song convention for deep exploration, landing after a serious manic moment, softly, into Playin' reprise. Shocking this one has so few votes.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Remains a SERIOUS deep space venture to the cosmos. Really, really far out jam, while staying melodic with no frantic cacophonous breakdown. Perplexing why this isn't showed more love.