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Bertha
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Breakneck version with an extra spicy solo
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Bertha
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

smmoooooth as butter
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The Other One
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Hot damn can't believe this one hasn't been mentioned yet! Too much for words, just listen - this is the hottest of 1974 and one of the best ever!!!
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The Other One
Feb. 2, 1969
Labor Temple

INTENSE, Jerry in total heavy-metal-guitar-god mode
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The Other One
March 2, 1969
Fillmore West

Simply the best Cryptical Envelopment reprise ever. They take this one to Andromeda and back.
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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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