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15
Let It Grow
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Fast, jazzy version from a classic show.
25
Let It Grow
Oct. 19, 1981
Sports Palace

Long and ferocious version that hardly lets up for a second. One of the best moments of an underrated show.
5
Playin' In The Band
May 11, 1981
Coliseum

GARCIA IN THE ZONE!!!! Absolutely epic spaced out jamming in this one. Must hear 80s version.
17
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 2, 1981
The Spectrum

Beautiful version with a great transition.
14
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 3, 1981
Cleveland Music Hall

Very extended version with long, meandering Garcia solos.
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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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