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Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

Very beautiful, almost sparse playing on this one. It's different than most from '74 but it works.
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Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Short but high octane version with Billy and Jerry crushing it...the jam rises to a furious climax!
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Eyes Of The World
Oct. 16, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Very nice playing
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Eyes Of The World
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Unusual version that starts out very quiet and minimalistic, alternating throughout from hot to cold. Jerry and Billy are really tearing it up!
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Nobody's Fault But Mine
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Killer Nobody's jam in which Jerry apparently breaks a string, but Keith steps up very nicely. Some subtle Other One teases towards the end of one.
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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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