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Sitting on Top of the World
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

Whhaaaaaattt!
15
Beat it on Down The Line
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Love Keith's lead in this one
3
King Bee
April 18, 1969
Purdue University

THE BEST King Bee - I would not lie to you!
7
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Incredible, raw blues - Jerry's axe walks, talks and tells you to STFU and listen baby!
9
Death Don't Have No Mercy
March 28, 1969
Student Center

TWO firey instrumental breaks
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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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