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Brown Eyed Women
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

Just so damn smooth
8
Big Boy Pete
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

My favorite, though I don't know many versions of this song!
14
Deal
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Legit. As per usual, Keith and Jerry own this song...
31
Eyes Of The World
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Overshadowed by the monster second set Playin', this deserves more attention. Tight playing, tons 'o energy, and Phil is massive and funky. Check it!!
13
Scarlet Begonias
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Garica's solos are inventive and unique...this version is so tight yet the jams seem to stretch forever!
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 27, 1981
Uptown Theater

The Scarlet is very 'meh' to my ears, but the Fire definitely rocks.
Franklin's Tower
Oct. 19, 1981
Sports Palace

This is a good one!
Franklin's Tower
March 13, 1982
Reno Centennial Coliseum

Fuck yea!!! Amazing high energy version and nice set 2 overall.
Let It Grow
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Very strong; energetic yet patient playing with typical Garcia magic. Classic show.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Wow, wow, WOW!!!!!! Forget all the other spring '77 versions, this is IT. Jerry absolutely KILLS. Amazing! A must hear version, my new favorite.
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