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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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Stella Blue
Oct. 25, 1979
New Haven Coliseum

Gorgeous! Proof that some truly epic versions are lurking near the bottom of some of these lists.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 21, 1983
Worcester Centrum

This is a seriously rocking Scarlet>Fire. Especially the Fire......Very Hot! Love the little Happy Birthday noodle in honor of Brent's B-day. Needs to be kicked up WAY higher in the rankings.
Eyes Of The World
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Absolutely one of the headiest. This belongs in the top 5 for sure. Great effort all around.
Dancin' in the Streets
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Musta been some kick ass Kool aid downed before this super fun show. I love the roar Bobby lets out that gets Donna cracking up. Totally unprofessional, completely unpolished, rollicking Grateful Dead at their mischievous best. It's a beautiful thing.
Sugaree
Aug. 14, 1981
Seattle Center Coliseum

Buried treasure! Big highlight is an understatement.........This is a HUGE Sugaree.
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