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4
Deal
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Jerry and Keith wailing big time!!!!
16
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

A complex and delicate version with a very mellow transition
26
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

Final "Feelin' Groovy" jam :( but it's a good one!
63
Big River
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Classic from Dick's Picks vol. 1
18
Big River
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Jerry's 2nd solo might just be the hottest BR solo ever! Hope they had a fire extinguisher on stage!!
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Comments

Estimated Prophet
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Sorry, but I just don't see how this version is at the top of the list. Besides a few standouts, IMHO this song really didn't catch fire until the fall of 77. A good version, no doubt, but nowhere near the best.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 18, 1978
Uptown Theatre

High energy transition with lots of great noodles from Jerry
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Super sweet transition jam...this is seriously underrated.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

Absolutely blissed-out jamming in the transition.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Oct. 19, 1981
Sports Palace

This Saint brings the RAGE!!!! Probably the hottest version I've ever heard, and the Jerry space jam at the end is really cool. I agree, a fantastic 2nd set.
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