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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

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

^^^ I agree, this is not a superior version to the 77 - 82 era. The Barton Hall and 03/10/81 versions are every bit as good as this one. I must say though, this one is really good. I recently compared this one to the Copps, 03/10/81 show. It's the early versus the late Brent era Dead. I think both versions are really strong, Brent's organ work, and his variety of key boards, especially on this version really add a lot. Keith was a really good piano player but Brent's contribution on this song works a lot better for me. It's just a matter of preference.
Morning Dew
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

this was is the featured video on the Reddit G.D site right now. From the G.D Movie and none by most heads on this site. After watching the video I listened to the Miller transfer, which is so well mixed and so clear. This being just a few shows from their hiatus, they put every ounce of emotion into this one. The result is a heartfelt and mesmerizing Dew.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

^^ I think this version stands up to any 90s version, even 03/22/90, which is also really good. Those two shows kind of book end the Midland - Tiger era. The only real difference in the 90 show is the that 9 years of advancement in sound quality. This MSG version is crisp and energetic and is enhanced by Brent's organ work, on both songs; an improvement over Keith's piano work, in my opinion. And yes, the Miller transfer is the way to go on this one.
Deal
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Nice clear. energetic version. Keith was playing Organ on this one which adds a nice touch and doesn't over power Bobby's guitar. Jerry takes Wolf on a nice ride here, good stuff!
Dire Wolf
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

^^Good call on the jug band homage, DS67! Tc's organ adds a circus organ feel to the jug band vibe. Very unique stuff here. This show has gotten a lot of play lately, for good reason.