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4
Deal
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Unique version, Jer is inspired
3
Jack Straw
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Velvety smooth with Jerry and Keith adding some great accents and fills...bridge solo is very nice!
10
Space
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Listed as a 'Space' on the Dick's Pick, but really part of an epic Truckin>Other One jam, this gets really out there!!!
14
Space
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Very beautiful, jazzy Space following a legendary Eyes
5
Drink Up and Go Home
Aug. 5, 1970
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse

Comments

Bird Song
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

I agree, this one is painfully underrated. More people should hear this!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

This is a great one. Maybe not quite as good as Cornell but definitely a standout from '77.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Seriously, this is probably the best version of the year. Wish I could vote for it twice.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

A great one! Definitely better than Cornell, but not quite as stunning as 5/21/77, which is the 2nd best of the year IMO.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

There are better in May '77 alone IMHO. Check out 5/13, 5/17, and especially 5/21, as others have mentioned. Still an epic version though, with a totally unique transition.