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Jack Straw
Dec. 31, 1977
Winterland Arena

Piston Pumpin' version to close '77. Overlooked? This is the 244th version listed. Deserves to climb the pile.
2
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

From the Hearth (Avalon - Historic/ Vintage Album Version)
2
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Aug. 29, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Attacked with precision and exuberance by the ensemble, who bat this one on down the road in viscous and youthful ’83 style.
1
The Wheel
July 1, 1971
Wally Heider's Studio

Version from Garcia's first album - the first and the best
3
Jack Straw
Nov. 7, 1987
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Brisk, optimistic, and bubbling with noodlage
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Comments

Mexicali Blues
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Check that lead by Jer -- this one really is a polka.
New Minglewood Blues
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

No wonder the drummers had to take a hammer and nailr break!
Samson and Delilah
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Hang on for the ride everyone – with Phil at the helm.
Bertha
July 24, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Throw me in the jailhouse!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 31, 1977
Winterland Arena

There's a good handful of versions with the skipped verse; 9/2/78 and 7/16/90 come to mind.
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