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Viola Lee Blues
March 18, 1967
Winterland Arena

f-ing sick!!
17
Viola Lee Blues
Jan. 20, 1968
Eureka Municipal Auditorium

Blazes right out of the gate with monsterous riffs. Jerry and Phil have some serious MEAT in this jam!!!!
8
Sitting on Top of the World
June 7, 1969
Fillmore West

My favorite! Jerry's 2nd and 3rd solos, wow!!!
5
Turn On Your Love Light
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

Out of control!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
8
Hurts Me Too
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

Outrageous
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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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