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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!
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Let It Grow
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

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

Exceptional stand-alone version from '77
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

A+ version right here. Like grendel says, the bridge jamming is insanely hot. The transition is nice and smooth, and then we get a raging Fire with Jerry just ripping the jam with tidal waves of notes. Awesome!
The Music Never Stopped
Feb. 26, 1981
Uptown Theater

Epic!!!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Sure hope dannyc is being sarcastic. This is one of the very best ever, though I think 4/24/78 and 9/2/78 are a little hotter.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 2, 1978
Giants Stadium

This version without a doubt has the all-time best transition between the two songs; the jamming is just totally otherworldly. MAJOR x-factor on this one, and I can definitely hear why it's Dick's favorite.
Let It Grow
March 25, 1983
Compton Terrace Amphitheatre

Whoa. What this version lacks in precision it more that makes up for in apocalyptic shredding...between about the 6-8 min. mark is maybe some of the most insane jamming I've ever heard from this band. Words fail.
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