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13
Feel Like A Stranger
March 31, 1984
Marin County Civic Center

Funky stuff. Jerry makes some excellent licks and Brent has fine supporting contributions. Heady, for sure
14
Friend of the Devil
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

I really dig this version. Bouncy and understated. Bobby and Keith with excellent supportive rhythmic contributions. Jerry with country twang vocals
38
Let It Grow
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

End jam is very dense and thick. Very strong effort with great backing from the rhythm devils
28
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

Hot, compact ChinaCat jam, but the highlight is Jerry hammering the "headlight" lyric in Rider. Gave me chills (as most similar later versions do)
12
Estimated Prophet
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

Very tight version. Jerry nails the noodles richly, making for a far out excursion. Only issue is a seemingly rushed Eyes segue

Comments

Sugar Magnolia
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Completes the Eyes > Wharf > Sug Mags triumvirate and this track is not simply an afterthought to cap off a hot show - i'm pretty sure Jerry blasts laser beams out of his fingers during a flurry of mid jam notes in this one. It truly slays
Wharf Rat
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Excellent post and comment. This one is brimming with catharsis. It soars
Eyes Of The World
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Phil is a beast on the deep end. Band is locked in. Great version!
Dancin' in the Streets
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

That one blew my hair back, HVD. They come out blazing, then slow it down, and tighten up with a really creative, upbeat jam. So choice. Definitely going to spin the rest of the show now!
Dancin' in the Streets
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

Oh man, this one is incredible! Excellent calypso-type jam in the middle. Quickly vaulted to a favorite version!