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Estimated Prophet
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

The "middle solo" in this version is just stunningly climactic!
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Deal
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Jerry's solo builds fantasticly to a huge melodic power peak. One of the best Jerry solos I've ever heard on this song BY FAR.
15
Let It Grow
Jan. 11, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

Roars like a freight train; Jerry is just ripping up the fretboard! My favorite of '78 so far...
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St. Stephen
Jan. 11, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

OMG...I had to completely stop what I was doing while listening to this one. Totally outrageous Jerry noodling nirvana!!!
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St. Stephen
Oct. 15, 1977
Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University

WOW. If you dig the legendary 1/22/78 St. Steve jam, you must hear this. NOW. This one might be even better. One of my favorite post-hiatus versions!!
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Truckin'
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Absolutely blissful jams out of this one! Garcia gets in some hot slide licks before setting up a gorgeous, lilting transition.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

This show was one of my first "tapes", and I've always had quite a soft spot for it. I used to rewind the segue in this China>Rider over and over because i loved it so much :D
Dark Star
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

I agree this is a wonderful version, though not my favorite spring '73 Star by a long shot. Grendel, if you dig this one, try 3-16-73. A little skimpier (only 15 mins. until they get to the verse and go into the "space-junk") but totally worth your time if you like'em jazzy.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

Excellent version!! Dick's Picks, 28 is one of the best official releases.
Mind Left Body Jam
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

YES!!!! Best MLB jam without a doubt.
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