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5
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

A pounding, emotional version delivered with the inspiration that runs throughout the MSG ’90 run
3
Brokedown Palace
May 9, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

One of a few comical, double-start versions, this one comes around to cap off a great evening, sending us aglow into the parking lot
1
Aiko Aiko
April 3, 1986
Hartford Civic Center

Punchy and well explored to open the gig; beefy and well mixed soundboard to boot
2
Hell in a Bucket
June 5, 1993
Giants Stadium

Charging, gnarly version to open the proceedings before the dish-off off to a soaring Sugaree
2
Foolish Heart
Sept. 19, 1988
Madison Square Garden

Enjoy the free wanderings of these earlier versions before the “hook” closed the jam segment.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

Don't miss this...
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

This, and the whole recording, really showcases Weir's masterful strumming and vocals.
Jack Straw
Nov. 7, 1987
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Unbelievable this has only three votes. This is a killer version -- the point of ignition for the show and frisson-inducing for me, anyway. Happy Trails.
Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

As this late summer day moves along it hints at the fleeting season and the impermanence we share. The solos are the soundtrack for these feelings, capturing both the passing of time and the extended celebration of the moment. If ever I return… who knows, but this version rows me out to that place, every time.
Not Fade Away
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Currently ranking high on the sleeper chart with only 4 votes.
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