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5
Bertha
Nov. 6, 1971
Harding Theater

Extended and ripping. Tape has a few sound issues, but its listenable. Sick version.
12
Let It Grow
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Blistering...
4
Let It Grow
July 17, 1988
Greek Theater - University of California

On point, quick, and plain sick.
3
Bird Song
Dec. 12, 1994
Sports Arena

16 minutes, with trippy vibes going on throughout. Sick jamming, vocals are not too bad, but could be better.
4
Bird Song
June 19, 1988
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

This one lifts off. Massive rendition. Garcia melodically pushes this one to multiple peaks, a fantastic version.

Comments

Loose Lucy
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Clicks, everything, guitar, bass, drums, piano. Also, not to forget, Garcia's solo reaches a pretty nice peak. All, in all perfect way to set off this show.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This is worth every second it takes to listen. Bridge jam is as powerful as they come, can hold with the likes 9/3 and 11/6
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Grendel, I agree with the points you made, this 5-25-77 mosque version is way overrated, and those other versions you point out certainly point to certain songs having the benefit of the date they were played on, and other factors such as-- the "first time played" so on and so forth. These versions you've mentioned-- and I agree-- are not disputed as being great versions, but they are not the best. In this case, however with this Estimated there is no case to be made, where this mosque version can be considered the best. This 12/26/79 version is better, and thats by a long-shot. However, the thing is, there are many more examples of this. We need to up-vote more Estimated Prophets just to get this Mosque out of there. Its misguiding and a complete wrong assessment of the song's top versions.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 6, 1980
Rec Hall, Penn State U

Blazing
The Other One
Aug. 22, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Fat version, with Phil playing his ass off.