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Estimated Prophet
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

The "middle solo" in this version is just stunningly climactic!
22
Deal
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Jerry's solo builds fantasticly to a huge melodic power peak. One of the best Jerry solos I've ever heard on this song BY FAR.
15
Let It Grow
Jan. 11, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

Roars like a freight train; Jerry is just ripping up the fretboard! My favorite of '78 so far...
22
St. Stephen
Jan. 11, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

OMG...I had to completely stop what I was doing while listening to this one. Totally outrageous Jerry noodling nirvana!!!
18
St. Stephen
Oct. 15, 1977
Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University

WOW. If you dig the legendary 1/22/78 St. Steve jam, you must hear this. NOW. This one might be even better. One of my favorite post-hiatus versions!!
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Bird Song
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

a unique version, and also one of the last 'til 1980
Bird Song
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

BEST BIRD SONG EVER!!!
Bird Song
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

A stunning masterpiece. This is the best version after Veneta.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 22, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Just heard this version today. Wow, check out the BOMBS Phil drops going into Rider!
Playin' In The Band
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

I first heard this version on the 'So Many Roads' box set. About as experimental and downright scary as this band could get in the late '80s...
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