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Sugar Magnolia
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

This is a great sleeper; a hidden gem. Bobby sings it so well, and is, like, on key and stuff! High energy taboot. Gotta check it out!!!
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Ain't It Crazy (The Rub)
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

This is a fun version and Pig is killin' it. Some great Jerry banter immediately after the tune ends... But that's not why I submitted it. Solid!
12
Mountains of the Moon
Feb. 11, 1969
Fillmore East

As much as I love the entire Fillmore run, I think this version surpasses those in execution and vocal performance. Jerry sounds great!
8
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
July 13, 1984
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

the boys are locked in. bob, brent & jerry sing great together. quality stuff!
10
St. Stephen
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

best of '77. (also the shortest.) near-perfect execution, perfectly lazy groove, great vocals. what more do you need?
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Dancin' in the Streets
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

this blows cornell out of the water!!! EDIT: just told someone that this version of Dancin' is just like Cornell, but without the flubs and vocals coming in at the wrong time. ha If this version was as widely known as Cornell, it would be at the top.
Not Fade Away
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

right on, alwaysgrateful! i like your taste. this one rolls at you like a train. beautiful jamming, decent vocals.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

agree with all comments here. the majestic trifecta! none beat it in my book. (one from the vault was the first album i heard where i truly got "IT.")
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

this is definitely a fun one! help>slip is tight as hell, but franklin's is a little sloppy in parts. (isn't it usually the other way around? (ha))
Looks Like Rain
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

bob sings this one beautifully. this almost qualifies as "flawless," if not for jerry's flubbed chord at the end of the pedal steel solo.
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