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Playin' In The Band
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Can't believe this isn't listed! Really massive verison with not one, but two slipknot teases. Jerry is on fire!!
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They Love Each Other
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

May be the best of the early versions. Has that '73 bounce, but with something a little extra.
6
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Excellent version
4
Looks Like Rain
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

So very tender. Check out Jerry's beautiful solo during the bridge!
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Looks Like Rain
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

OMG!!!! This may just be the the best. Only downside is a brutal cut at the climax of Jerry's solo during the bridge...but this is still a must hear!
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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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