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5
Mama Tried
Feb. 2, 1970
Fox Theatre

There's a certain emphatic vibrancy to all the songs in this concert
1
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 11, 1971
Atlanta Municipal Auditorium

Hangin' way tough in the lead pack
1
Tennessee Jed
Nov. 11, 1971
Atlanta Municipal Auditorium

Youthful bounce and well-juggled closing jam
1
Bertha
Nov. 11, 1971
Atlanta Municipal Auditorium

A good hit
1
Mountain Jam
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

Maybe the earliest, it’s quoted for a few rounds and is notable in how Jerry weaves it into the charging Alligator Jam

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 2, 1978
Giants Stadium

High ranking version for me. Countless listens. Although the verse is omitted, one interpretation is “let’s just get right to the jamming” – and this take has one of the best breaks ever. The transition is like no other… another life-altering journey for this puppy.
New Minglewood Blues
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

One of those glitches seems to keep this from the main list. But you don't need a lawn sign on your way home that says vote for this one. Phreggin' Ragin'/ haven't found another that tops the energy.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

^^^ I'm gonna check that one out!
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

Pureed.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 11, 1971
Atlanta Municipal Auditorium

Freaking amazing, again: Torched! NFA right up there too.