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Bird Song
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

Zig zagging but controlled. Excellent version
5
Bird Song
Aug. 29, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Majorly underrated show, but A+ performance, and one of the best shows of 83'. Very tight Bird Song here.
8
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Scorching...
6
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1979
Recreation Hall - Penn State University

Long and epic. Transition is on fire, and whole combo flows perfectly.
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 8, 1987
Roanoke Civic Center

Tight and clean jams.
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Comments

Truckin'
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

This Truckin' contains the most energy of any I have heard. Really chaotic final jam that ends in a mad swirling blues jam. Some sick riffs from Jerry. Really, you just have to listen to this to understand, and make sure you play it loud because its a fucking smoker.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Garcia goes straight for the jugular on this one, powerful rendition and easily deserving its spot on the list
Dancin' in the Streets
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Fabulous opener, one of my favorite versions of this song, and should be higher on list. Super fueled jam here, sped up faster than usual and teeming with power.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 27, 1971
Onondaga War Memorial

Smokin!
Here Comes Sunshine
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

The transition into space is just majorly trippy and dark. Manages to hit the top level of psychedelia, definitely a top 10 version.
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