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Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 21, 1973
The Spectrum

Takes off quickly, Jerry is tight
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Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Garcia's phrasing is as sharp as a tack, really tight and engergetic
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Dark Star
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Emotional, inventive playing. Nice Phil.
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Dark Star
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Dark Star>Me and My Uncle>Dark Star. Brain dissolving jam that is as freaky as they come.
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Dark Star
Feb. 2, 1969
Labor Temple

On the short side. But really intense, tight playing, not a single note wasted.
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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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