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1
I Need A Miracle
April 9, 1988
Centrum

The Worcester crowd is really into it. Another hot version. Aren't they almost always hot?
5
Big Boss Man
April 9, 1988
Centrum

Jerry singing Big Boss Man to open the show - and nobody has mentioned this yet?
7
Sugar Magnolia
April 25, 1983
The Spectrum

This era is overlooked and underappreciated. This - like most around this time - cooks.
2
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
June 14, 1980
Spokane Coliseum

Love the restraint Jerry plays with during the second instrumental break. Very measured and disciplined.
1
Good Lovin'
Oct. 12, 1981
Olympia Halle

Bob's rap starts off with an indirect mention of Pigpen.

Comments

Sitting on Top of the World
July 3, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Unfortunately, the song cuts off towards the end, when Jerry's taking another instrumental jam. What's here is really good, considering it's the first time they played it.
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Focused, uptempo version. Phil is thumping the whole way and - as usual - Bruce is elevating the music to a higher level.
Me and My Uncle
April 18, 1987
Irvine Meadows

At times, Brent is putting in some good work. Jerry hits a nice peak in the instrumental break.
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 9, 1991
MSG

A version decidedly lacking in passion, creativity, intensity and originality. Here it is - a version ready to take on all comers to decide what the 250 worst versions of this song are. All we need to do is get every version up here, roll up our sleeves and get to work.
Me and My Uncle
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Jerry does sound good, with that bouncy upbeat guitar work, but the sound of Brent's keyboard work is annoying.