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Not Fade Away
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Very strong version with lots of slinky Jerry guitar. Ending builds up nicely.
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Eyes Of The World
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Powerful melodic jamming on this one
43
Sugaree
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

3 rockin instrumental breaks on this great version from the Swing.
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Estimated Prophet
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

Absolutely hypnotic jam out of Estimated, Jerry is insane. Too bad this is no longer on the Archive.
2
Good Lovin'
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

This one flat out rocks. Amazing energy from Phil.

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!!!