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13
Viola Lee Blues
Aug. 4, 1967
O'Keefe Center

Whoa. Can't believe this isn't listed. Possibly Jerry's finest ever performance on this song - 20+ minutes of RAW POWER
20
Big Railroad Blues
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

This one's got some boogy. Keith gives Jer a big kick in the butt during the 2nd jam and they just take off!
44
They Love Each Other
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Really bouncy!
21
China Cat Sunflower
Feb. 24, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

Heavy Metal meets Psychedelia - love these early China Cats!
3
China Cat Sunflower
Jan. 22, 1968
Eagles Auditorium

Smmooookin' China Cat>Eleven transition!
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Comments

Bird Song
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

I agree, this one is painfully underrated. More people should hear this!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

This is a great one. Maybe not quite as good as Cornell but definitely a standout from '77.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Seriously, this is probably the best version of the year. Wish I could vote for it twice.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

A great one! Definitely better than Cornell, but not quite as stunning as 5/21/77, which is the 2nd best of the year IMO.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

There are better in May '77 alone IMHO. Check out 5/13, 5/17, and especially 5/21, as others have mentioned. Still an epic version though, with a totally unique transition.
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