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Submissions

4
Big Railroad Blues
Aug. 21, 1983
Frost Amphitheater

Over the top.
4
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Feb. 21, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Inventive grooves in this solid workout
2
New Minglewood Blues
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Dang! A sbd would really put this into orbit, with the likes of 5/7 (with all respect to the quality aud) )
2
Estimated Prophet
May 16, 1978
Uptown Theater

Climbs, builds, jumps off and soars
1
Jack Straw
May 16, 1978
Uptown Theater

Comin' right atcha

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.