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18
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.
12
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.
12
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.

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.