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Lesh Philling

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3
Stella Blue
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

How so badly I wish he could just dust off those old rusty strings just one more time!
4
Terrapin Station
Oct. 8, 1984
The Centrum

A sweet first set opener that they don't seem to want to let got of. The jam at the end just carries on nicely and keeps building.
12
Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 14, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Great version! The second half has some amazing organ work.
3
Mama Tried
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

This was the first version I heard sung by someone other than Merle Haggard. It's been my favorite version ever since.
3
The Other One
July 13, 1985
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Great version out of what can only be describes as a weird set. Stand alone Fire in the first set? Cryptical>Other One after The Wheel?
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Comments

Eyes Of The World
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Corals, totally agree! I was just listening to this tonight while stuck in traffic and almost hit the car in front of me while rocking out to that last jam!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

What is the thematic jam at the end of China? Is it Mind Left Body, Feeling Groovy, or something else that I have heard referenced but can't yet identify by ear?
Big River
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

An absolute ass-kicker!
Eyes Of The World
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Jerry is definitely taking the lead here but the notes that Bobby, Keith, and Phil are hitting are so spot on to accompany that journey that Jerry is leading that it just really takes your breath away. An almost perfect version. Great call!
Estimated Prophet
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Jerry's playing is so intense, it almost seems angry. Keith's key work is fantastic, especially in the energetic middle jam. Awesome transition into Eyes. Definitely deserves more votes but picking a favorite Estimated/Eyes from the 70's is like trying to name the favorite one of your kids.
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