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Deal
Nov. 16, 1978
Uptown Theater

MASSIVE!!!
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The Other One
June 19, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Note: This is acutally 2-19-69. A totally unique sounding stand-alone O1 and really tasty jamming. This show is great if you like'em weird and wild!
7
Uncle John's Band
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Beautiful version, Phil is exquisite
4
Bertha
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

An awesomely unique solo; minor flub, but no matter! Smoking version!!
19
Bird Song
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Wonderful breakdown in this one...Keith steps up very nicely!
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Comments

Bird Song
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

Stupendous Bird Song right here!!! This version has it all, from soaring melodies to jazz to deep space. A definitive version, no doubt, and possibly my favorite post-hiatus.
Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Love this version!!! Melodic bliss!!!!
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Wow!!! Epic slow burner with an absolutely scorching transition into Eyes. Thanks for putting this one up!
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This version is just phenomenal, almost as good as any version from 1974. The playing is in a very similar context to the pre-hiatus versions, but with a funkier, more aggressive feel. Jerry has some wonderfully melodic soloing during the verses, and Phil totally owns the jam out of the song.
Let It Grow
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Scratch that, this is THE BEST version of the '80s IMO. Absolutely insane energy that just floors me every time!!!
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