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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Another dynamite, joyous transition into rider. Feelin' Groovy jam is one of the best I've ever heard!!
101
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Long, jazzy wandering jam with Phil bombs galore
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Eyes Of The World
Feb. 23, 1974
Winterland Arena

Cooks. Great show all around...
62
Eyes Of The World
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Lightning fast and hot, last few minutes are especially jaw-dropping!
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Eyes Of The World
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Really nice groove

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!!!