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9
Let It Grow
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Jazzy, speedy and energetic...but don't let the grimey SQ deter you...this is worth it!
12
Black Peter
Oct. 12, 1977
Manor Downs

Mournful and Triumphant all at once. A mind-crushing outro by JG...best of the '70s IMO.
15
Let It Grow
July 28, 1982
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Absolutely R.I.P.S., great audience recording too!!
6
The Music Never Stopped
Jan. 15, 1978
Selland Arena

Endless, endless jam, this version just destroys!!! Bad SQ but totally worth it!
6
Let It Grow
Jan. 14, 1978
Bakersfield Memorial Auditorium

Excellent, rocking, and very underrated version from a great period for the band...
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Comments

Estimated Prophet
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Sorry, but I just don't see how this version is at the top of the list. Besides a few standouts, IMHO this song really didn't catch fire until the fall of 77. A good version, no doubt, but nowhere near the best.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 18, 1978
Uptown Theatre

High energy transition with lots of great noodles from Jerry
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Super sweet transition jam...this is seriously underrated.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

Absolutely blissed-out jamming in the transition.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Oct. 19, 1981
Sports Palace

This Saint brings the RAGE!!!! Probably the hottest version I've ever heard, and the Jerry space jam at the end is really cool. I agree, a fantastic 2nd set.
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