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Good Lovin'
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Outrageously fast and full of power, this is possibly the best ever
13
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Spicy
12
Greatest Story Ever Told
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Blazing, Jerry and Keith gettin' DOWN
24
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Just about as beautiful as this song can get
3
Alligator
Feb. 12, 1969
Fillmore East

Fast. Inspired leads. This one blazes into Caution!
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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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