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Estimated Prophet
Oct. 29, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Very jazzy Estimated heavy into the Phil zone
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Drums -> Space
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

I don't usually think about a "heady" version here but Damn!! this some trippy stuff leading into a great NFA
2
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Dec. 31, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

I think the band was a little cooked from the night before but it seems like they're still having some fun.
6
Terrapin Station
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

A sublime treat. A kinder, gentler Terrapin. Great sounding vocals leading into a monster LIG
7
The Frozen Logger
Sept. 7, 1985
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Thanks Steve, In honor of the Pranksters I'll submit this last version from Red Rocks. I'd love to see some more!
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Comments

Deal
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Wow! If this doesn't get you bouncing in your chair, you need a doctor.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

I agree, this one could easily squeeze into the top ten. Nice teases of a UJB jam leading into the transition.
Terrapin Station
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Like grendel said, It's worth noting that the Archive link does Not take you to the best version of this show. The Miller soundboard recording really shows off Jerry's vocals and the Brent/Bobby harmonies on this sweet sounding Terrapin. Chrome users - look up the Grateful Grabber extension.
Playin' In The Band
May 3, 1979
Charlotte Coliseum

Yes! I'm listening to this gem now. Very Spacey Playin' just about all Jerry. The rookie does an admirable job of hanging in there.
Terrapin Station
June 23, 1993
Deer Creek Music Center

Wow. It's stuff like this that is making me rethink listening habits that ignore the post Brent era of the band.
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