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Saint of Circumstance
Oct. 25, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

This should be on here if not for any other reason than Jerry doesn't F up the spacey chords after any of the choruses. WOO HOO!!!! :)
8
Me and My Uncle
Nov. 24, 1978
Capitol Theatre

Definitely a sleeper gem. Just exactly perfect. Vocals, groove, execution... They all come together here!
18
Mama Tried
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

So damn funky; killer groove. I'm a stickler for vocals, and Bob sings this one beautifully. High energy '77 version.
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Deal
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

5/11/77 > 5/8/77 IMHO. Execution is near-perfect. If you like Cornell, check this one out from only three days later and compare.
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Stella Blue
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Cliche to say "I can't believe this isn't on here," but I'm sayin' it! It's perfectly and beautifully executed. The definitive '73 version.

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Brown Eyed Women
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

the only song from this cornell show that truly deserves top-rating. the definitive version.
Estimated Prophet
Aug. 12, 1979
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

DarkStar is tuned in. silky-smooth. should be at the top...
Shakedown Street
Sept. 22, 1991
Boston Garden

my personal favorite. TIGHT, funky, solid vocals... it's all right here. good call, mrgrey!
Truckin'
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

i've been listening for over 20 years, and this is the only version of truckin' i've heard that has it all- creative jamming, solid groove, and even great vocals! this is one of the harder songs for them to pull off vocally- it's about as good as it gets in that respect. my personal favorite.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

i know i'm probably crazy, but this englishtown show never did it for me. there is a massive amount of loud, powerful energy... but to these ears, it's achieved at the sacrifice of tightness and intimacy... but maybe that's it's appeal..? this show had like eight million people in attendance, and i think they were overwhelmed a bit by it. it's a fun show, but nowhere near the top of my list. listen to this 1/2 step and 5/12/77 back-to-back once, and tell me if you hear what i'm saying...