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5
Wharf Rat
March 18, 1993
Capital Centre

This is an especially long version, and Hornsby's accordian gives it an orchestral feel.
4
Bird Song
Oct. 17, 1981
Hippodrome

A fairly unique version, because of its placement in the second set and the way that it jams into NTAW.
3
Never Trust A Woman
Oct. 17, 1981
Hippodrome

An interesting segue from a rare second set Bird Song which is unfinished.
1
The Wheel
May 21, 1982
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Strong version which leads into a nice jam, and a very well-developed transition to Playin Reprise, reminiscent of 76/77 versions.
5
Uncle John's Band
July 1, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Extremely passionate, if compact version. JG's leads are especilly determined during the jams.
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Comments

Estimated Prophet
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Agree that this is one of the best ever, and the first version which I loved. The way that the band seems headed for Eyes, then veers (a bit roughly) into the Other One is still pretty thrilling.
Eyes Of The World
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

While I wouldn't necessarily call this the greatest Eyes of all time - though it is very good - it does paint a good picture of this iteration of the song. All the elements are there: strong solos in the main part, the Stronger Than Dirt changes, some jamming afterward, and a great space meltdown into Stella at the end. And all are executed pretty well.
Morning Dew
Oct. 8, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

Very, very strong version, underrated. JG's vocals are excellent and the climax is very powerful but also tight. (I far prefer it to 9/18/87, which is a good comparison version).
Morning Dew
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Great version, unique because of David Crosby's contributions on guitar, which give it a very folky feel.
The Other One
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Lesh's solo out of the drums is one of my favorites of all time: he seems to have the clearest idea of where he is going, not always the case in his bass/drum duets in this era.
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