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Deal
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Jerry and Keith wailing big time!!!!
17
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

A complex and delicate version with a very mellow transition
26
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

Final "Feelin' Groovy" jam :( but it's a good one!
63
Big River
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Classic from Dick's Picks vol. 1
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Big River
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Jerry's 2nd solo might just be the hottest BR solo ever! Hope they had a fire extinguisher on stage!!
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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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