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Dark Star
May 23, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

Tremedous Dark Star!! Jerry never runs out of ideas, this one doesn't let up for a second!
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Caution
Feb. 4, 1969
The Music Box

Beautiful, 16 minutes of joy
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Caution
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Not as notable for the Caution itself as it is for the really out-of-nowhere one time only Jam that follows, must hear territory.
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Caution
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

Tight and Raging
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Caution
Feb. 11, 1969
Fillmore East

Enormous jam buildup to Caution with hints of Alligator. Classic version!
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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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