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Morning Dew
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Despite a buzzkill audience patch, this one is as classic as they come
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Morning Dew
April 22, 1969
The Ark

Really awesome early Dew, Jerry can't be stopped!
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He's Gone
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Garcia on slide guitar during the outtro!
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The Other One
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

Hundred Year Hall - One of the longest and spaciest ever, cool Clementine style riff in the middle
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The Other One
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

Epic triple Other One sandwich. This one goes off in a million great jazzy directions, watch out!
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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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