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20
Not Fade Away
Oct. 6, 1977
Activity Center. Arizona State U

OMG!! Can't believe this hasn't been mentioned yet! I know Cornell gets all the hype, but this seriously leaves it in the dust!!!!!!!
18
Wharf Rat
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Heavy, soaring outtro jam on this Rat
34
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

Very nice version
21
Eyes Of The World
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

An inspired, nearly fully developed early version
19
Here Comes Sunshine
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Beautiful

Comments

Bird Song
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

I agree, this one is painfully underrated. More people should hear this!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

This is a great one. Maybe not quite as good as Cornell but definitely a standout from '77.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Seriously, this is probably the best version of the year. Wish I could vote for it twice.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

A great one! Definitely better than Cornell, but not quite as stunning as 5/21/77, which is the 2nd best of the year IMO.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

There are better in May '77 alone IMHO. Check out 5/13, 5/17, and especially 5/21, as others have mentioned. Still an epic version though, with a totally unique transition.