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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

Wharf Rat
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Absolutely incredible jazzy and flowing jamming on this version. Top notch stuff and might be the best of the year. This whole 2nd set is one of the best of all time!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Yes, there are certainly a number of blown lyrics, but if you can hear past that, I think this version has a wonderfully subdued, lilting and jazzy transition, one of the best of the period IMHO. The Fire also contains some very hot playing.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Incredible version, the final jam peak is INSANE!!
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

This one is indeed excellent...not as hot as the night after, but very strong!
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

Easily the best spring 77 version - very hot jam and the first ever pairing with Eyes.
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