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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

Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Oct. 14, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Certainly "deep-sixed my wristwatch"
New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 14, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Hey, that stuff I got in the parking lot is starting to kick in...
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

^^ "Its like every song you want to hear that was played at this show." This is how I felt after this show, my sixth.
New Minglewood Blues
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Blappo! Forgot how amped this was...
Here Comes Sunshine
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Yes, the transition into space, but this thing achieves legendary status upon takeoff from the lyrics.
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