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Cumberland Blues
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Hot hot hot! Surprised the Spectrum didn't burn down
10
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 28, 1983
Poplar Creek Music Theater

The boys burn it up...Jerry's flying and Phil's bombing...transitions into a pretty funky Women are Smarter for the crowd to dance the intensity away
10
Uncle John's Band
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

Perfect example of what this song could be...an American classic
3
Casey Jones
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Keith and Billy really shine hear, and Phil is most excellent
17
Cumberland Blues
Dec. 5, 1981
Market Square Arena

Late 81 Early 82 was undoubtedly a hot time for the band, and it's nice that they brought this tune back with a different take

Comments

Row Jimmy
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Un-friggin-believable work from Garcia here, no doubt...that cannot be overstated...Keith and Donna shine here as well...The band is locked in
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Damn straight. Figured this would be posted, but didn't expect it to be this highly ranked...it should be though...This could be the best Fire of all time...Let it burn, Let it burn
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Didn't mean to seem upset...I have no bad things at all to say about this site, just for the record. Steve has corrected my mistakes before, that is why...anyway, Hakuna Matata!
Dancin' in the Streets
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

Definitely love the turn into the Wheel, too...superb
Brown Eyed Women
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

A great show, one I always come back to. This version swings and grooves and oozes refined psychedelia.