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Stella Blue
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Not the best recording, but Jerry vocals are just right on this version.
3
Throwing Stones
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Bobby's voice is in top form on this tight, energetic version. The transition into NFA is flawless.
2
Not Fade Away
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

This is a tight, high enegy, version. Really about as good as this song got. You can tell the audience agreed.
1
Don't Ease Me In
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

Good acoustic version of this song. The audio quality isn't as good as the 05/70 versions but the playing and vocals are quite good.
1
Attics of My Life
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

From an all acoustic set. Tight harmonies on this one.

Comments

Stella Blue
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

^^ Good ear on the time signature change during the last part of the jam, CC. I think it stays in 4/4 throughout the piece. However, when they go into the Playin riff, the whole band speeds up, just a little, then the drummers start playing a syncopated rhythm within the 4/4/ time structure. That's how I hear it anyway. I love this Jam!
High Time
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Roert Hunter tells us another tale of a man who is reflecting on his broken life and the woman that he lost. Jerry puts these words to a beautiful country melody. No other version, that I've heard, delivers this song as well as this one.
Wharf Rat
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

I haven't heard this one. Jerry's vocals are strong and truthfull. The instrumentation is different on this version, perky and a little faster. Excellent version.
To Lay Me Down
Sept. 18, 1990
Madison Square Garden

^^That must have been an emotional experience for you, bzfgt! Since the passing of Robert Hunter, this song seems especially poignant.
To Lay Me Down
Aug. 3, 1982
Starlight Theatre

^^ Agreed! 9/18/90 has the emotional edge over this one because it was the first TLMD played after Brent's passing.