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Wharf Rat
Oct. 14, 1977
Hofheinz Pavilion

Both Jerry solos are absolutely transcendental. Probably my new favorite version of the year.
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Estimated Prophet
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Very nice jam
13
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Top notch energetic and jazzy jam out of this version, with a cool little noodle/space section before they dissolve into drums.
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Estimated Prophet
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Fantastically gooey jam out of this version. Absolutely mesmerizing.
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Dark Star
March 15, 1969
Hilton Hotel

Fantastic play by Jerry; the post verse jamming especially soars with emotion and intensity.

Comments

Playin' In The Band
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

Holy shit!!!! This jam absolutely BURNS with pure psychedelic intensity; the peak is just enormous for such a relatively short version. Possibly the finest of the tour, besides maybe 5/24.
Morning Dew
April 13, 1969
Ballroom

Best of the year imho
The Other One
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

This version has grown on me considerably. Lots of wonderful, loose exploration, capped off with a beautiful MLB jam.
The Other One
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Updated 8-13-13: One of the very, very best of the tour!!!! Garcia absolutely SHREDS after the 1st verse, after which they launch into some awesome Tiger/Caution jamming. Jam after El Paso is also very passionate and jazzy. What a classic!
Sugar Magnolia
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Excellent version capping off a legendary second set!