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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

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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