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Let It Grow
Oct. 9, 1984
The Centrum

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

Super tight, and funky version. Contender for best of 84'.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comments

Row Jimmy
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

This contains one of my favorite Row Jimmy solos, so emotive and so good. A show where the magic was truly there.
Row Jimmy
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Beautiful version, Jerry's guitar playing is pure bliss.
Dark Star
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Fantastic version, this might just be for me second to only 11.11.73 for best dark star of 73'. Painfully subjective comment, especially with a year like 73', therefore I can conclude as much as I like these two versions, others are different in ways that are maybe even at moments superior, so what I can say, is that all are great.
Bertha
April 12, 1971
Civic Arena

Have to agree with the above statement. This version is just a great example of the awesome 71' sound. Lesh pounding away and Garcia with the mix of mellow and powerful leads. Great country sound, great version, and awesome year. Too add, I also love the vocals from 71' for some reason, they always just feel so authentic, it was the epitome of the Dead's true style, hard to replicate especially from 74 onward.
Not Fade Away
April 7, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Super cruel tape cut here...
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