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6
The Other One
Aug. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

intense and wandering version, longest of 1969.
14
Passenger
Oct. 19, 1981
Sports Palace

Intense
15
Shakedown Street
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Hot and spicy funk
6
Bird Song
May 13, 1981
Civic Center

Incredible Bird Song!!! Very intense jamming from Garcia that builds into an absolute frenzy. Short but very, very sweet!
9
Let It Grow
May 8, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

A hot one!
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Comments

Bird Song
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

Stupendous Bird Song right here!!! This version has it all, from soaring melodies to jazz to deep space. A definitive version, no doubt, and possibly my favorite post-hiatus.
Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Love this version!!! Melodic bliss!!!!
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Wow!!! Epic slow burner with an absolutely scorching transition into Eyes. Thanks for putting this one up!
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

This version is just phenomenal, almost as good as any version from 1974. The playing is in a very similar context to the pre-hiatus versions, but with a funkier, more aggressive feel. Jerry has some wonderfully melodic soloing during the verses, and Phil totally owns the jam out of the song.
Let It Grow
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Scratch that, this is THE BEST version of the '80s IMO. Absolutely insane energy that just floors me every time!!!
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