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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 30, 1981
Greensboro Coliseum

INSANELY HOT!!! Jerry absolutely rips this apart.
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 11, 1981
Coliseum

Stunning transition with amazing flowing melodies from Jerry.
7
Eyes Of The World
March 13, 1982
Reno Centennial Coliseum

Really beautiful versions with some great interplay, especially between Jerry and Brent.
8
Bird Song
April 17, 1982
Hartford Civic Center

Nice mellow version
7
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 11, 1982
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry spaces on the lyrics, but the jamming is not to be missed.
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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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