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New Potato Caboose
June 8, 1969
Fillmore West

Tight, intense. Great thirteens-style jam from Phil.
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New Potato Caboose
Aug. 24, 1968
Shrine Auditorium

Two from the Vault. The Definitive Version!
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Spanish Jam
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

PHIL PHEST
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He Was A Friend of Mine
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

THE BEST, and I mean best. 14 mintues of raw emotion from Jerry, you'll be crying by the end!
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 8, 1973
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

Uber TIGHT. Under the radar too, spin this one for sure if you haven't you won't regret it!
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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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