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4
Let It Grow
Oct. 9, 1984
The Centrum

Liquid fire jamming
6
Feel Like A Stranger
Oct. 18, 1984
Meadowlands Arena

Super tight, and funky version. Contender for best of 84'.
15
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 16, 1994
Sports Arena

This estimated prophet is wild, intense, and as wicked as they come. With Branford Marsalis, the jam is almost as cosmic as a Dark Star.
17
Samson and Delilah
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

As is the case with nearly all 1977 versions, this Samson and Delilah is huge and each member provides an energetic presence.
3
Bird Song
April 14, 1971
Davis Gym, Bucknell University

Early version of the song, but definitely finding its way nicely, a great mellow version that is jammed 10+ min.

Comments

Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

They must have moved some tectonic plates with this fucking thing. HUGE bridge jam coherently hits two huge peaks, this is up there with 11/6, 11/5, 5/7, it might be the best however.
Me and Bobby McGee
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

Very strong version, #1 for sure.
Morning Dew
March 27, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Garces, i've seen you throw some sugar on this version, so I decided to check it. Have to say, not a big 94' listener, but this version turned out good. Not good-- actually great, I could see it holding on tight with a lot of the powerful out of the cosmos rocking 60s, 70s, and 80s versions. Garcia goes berserk to close in on the final refrain, talk about giving it your all. Truly exemplifies the longevity of Garcia guitar wise, one night he looks sounds fatigued, next night he'll pull something like this Dew out, the magic was always there, however, some nights it was subdued, maybe appearing in only a couple songs, on this night for sure the magic was there in this Dew.
Dark Star
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

There seems to be a cast of psychedelic darkness across this version. Wherever it goes you can feel the deep dark vibes emanating from the collective interplay of the band. Meanders but in a focused manner, never losing sight of direction. Feeling groovy jam is also perfectly integrated. This is a real DS, heavy stuff.
Me and Bobby McGee
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Lesh is flying on this one