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Mind Left Body Jam
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Unique "slow" version that caps off a monster jam out of Truckin'. Must hear material.
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Mind Left Body Jam
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

There is something indescribably sweet and perfect about this version...sounds like it could have been recorded for an album. I just love it.
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Mind Left Body Jam
Oct. 25, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Beautiful
8
Deal
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Very laid back but sooo tasty. Jerry's lines are so supple.
10
Bertha
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Awesome version, Jerry has a cool feedback/sustain part during the solo that just gets me every time. Segues into a killer GSET.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

An absolutely stunning, note perfect transition right here. Garcia weaving total magic. Second best of the year behind 10-2-77.
The Other One
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Whoa. This first half is some of the most balls to the wall Other One jamming you'll hear. Worthy of the 1968-69 versions!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Top notch version from a pretty overlooked show.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Probably the best of the year. The final jam starts so tentatively you think it's going nowhere, then - BAM - they just knock you sideways. Amazing stuff.
Sugaree
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

A fantastic version, but I think it's actually a little overshadowed by the other greats of May - check out 5/11, 5/19, and 5/28 for some of the pinnacles of this tune IMHO.
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