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JERRY BAND!

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Sunrise
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Pure Donna vocals, and raging Garcia solo before the last verse. Donna sounds great throughout this entire show—it's a real smoker.
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Estimated Prophet
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

NOT just another '77 version. BIG bridge solo, pure Jerry/Donna backing vocals, scary Mutron solo into Eyes. One of the best.
18
Samson and Delilah
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

NOT just another '77 version. Insanely-tight jamming, 2nd set opener, KEITH, JERRY, PHIL! Best version I've heard.
9
Row Jimmy
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Easily the best '74 version. Keith plays beautiful Rhodes piano, Phil tears it up, and the vocals are pure.
6
Franklin's Tower
July 1, 1979
Seattle Center Coliseum

Out of Half-Step opener of the last show of Brent's first tour with the band. Love his early '79 keys sound.
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Bird Song
Aug. 20, 1983
Frost Amphitheatre

Brent blasting away on the toy piano as Jerry and band bring it up to a giant ROAR near the end of the jam. Jerry's leads are extra crispy. An incredible version from one of my favorite '80s years.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Aug. 20, 1983
Frost Amphitheatre

Definitely the tightest early '80s version. The band pulls the solo part off perfectly. Just like a Swiss watch!
Let It Grow
July 28, 1982
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

World-ending LIG. Surprised this doesn't have more votes. '82 and '74 are my favorite years of LIG.
Greatest Story Ever Told
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Easily the most raging version, with a cool alternate jam at the end. Donna wail makes it complete. This one blows Veneta out of the water, IMO.
Samson and Delilah
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

This version is all about drummers and Phil. Bobby and Donna's vocals sound pretty sweet also. Phil was doing some impressive shit in June '76. Just listen to the 6/14 Dancin'. Phil just rips, as he does on this Samson.
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