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Let It Grow
Oct. 15, 1977
Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University

Not the best recording, but the jamming more than makes up for it...this is a favorite for Fall '77 after 10/29.
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The Other One
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

Damn, this one is short but ridiculously hot for 1977!
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Let It Grow
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Probably the best LIG of 1977 and my favorite stand-alone version!
7
Let It Grow
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Wicked jamming in an underrated show; the conclusion is especially H.O.T.
15
Franklin's Tower
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Exceptional stand-alone version from '77
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Comments

Truckin'
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Excellent version of Truckin', but what really makes it is the Nobody's/MLB segments and subsequent jamming around these themes. Just amazing exploration with lots of energy to go around. They change gears with such skillful ease that they almost make it sound easy.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 16, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Oops! That's supposed to be 10-16-74.
Scarlet Begonias
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Hot version from an underrated 1st set that, for whatever reason, wasn't included on the official release (Dick's Picks 12). This show as a whole just might be a little better than 6/28.
St. Stephen
April 23, 1969
The Ark

I'm a die hard pre-hiatus guy, but I second grendel's rec and will throw 10/15/77 and 1/22/78 into the mix. Guarantee they'll change your minds! ;)
Eyes Of The World
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Very strong version with lots of big time Phil, though this doesn't quite reach the majestic heights of, say, 6/20, 8/6, or 9/11/74.
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