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5
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
April 6, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Nice soulful 69 version of Baby Blue, they should have played this more in the coming decade.
1
Bertha
Dec. 15, 1970
The Matrix

Great early version of Bertha, so cool to hear Crosby on vocals.
7
Estimated Prophet
March 13, 1981
Utica Coliseum

Great Estimated in this 81 show. I listened to this recently during a hike in the Garden of the Gods in CO.
6
Black Peter
April 7, 1978
The Sportatorium

Soulful Jerry solos and vocals. Peak year for this song.
5
Not Fade Away
April 7, 1978
The Sportatorium

Good soloing by Jerry. Really nice extended slow jamming.
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Estimated Prophet
Dec. 16, 1994
Sports Arena

One of the best ever, WAY better than any previous versions with Branford. Very exploratory compared to the 89-90 Estimateds.
Playin' In The Band
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Great version, as are all '74 versions.
Spanish Jam
March 22, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

Good one, short but sweet, Phil sounds nice.
Terrapin Station
March 22, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

Great mid-solo as well.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Amazing AUD and version of C > R. Usually not a combo where I can find a standout but this version is explosive.
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