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13
Sugaree
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

I love long, jammed out versions of this song, and it's worth hearing a shorter one to remind yourself of how beautiful the song is.
6
Samson and Delilah
June 9, 1991
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Nice show from what I've heard of it, and this one has great energy.
3
When I Paint My Masterpiece
June 9, 1991
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Nice version, with some emotive singing from Bob and Hornsby's accordion support.
19
Around and Around
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Even the rockers have a bit extra, and this one > into "Johnny B. Goode."
29
It Must Have Been The Roses
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

This whole show is solid.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 1, 1994
Boston Garden

Oh no question, but it's nice that it has some company!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 1, 1994
Boston Garden

cgarces, you might like this one. I know you don't avoid the later ones and appreciate a nice S>F. I've read that some consider this the last great show, and there is def. some X factor here. Also a few weeks before another great version I think you know, and I believe this one hits a similar vein.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 1, 1994
Boston Garden

Jam of the Week so I gave it a spin. This is a pretty decent version, cgarces, you should give this a listen!
Cumberland Blues
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

The > out of the DS is really cool. Billy and Phil are there while Jerry and Bobby are still returning to earth, and after some vamping, the thing takes off and cooks. Never heard a Cumberland quite like this one.
Dark Star
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Goes off the rails quickly. Dark, brooding, intense jamming. Forgot they hadn't even played the first verse in that long excursion. Top notch stuff.