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Loser
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Jerry knocks the solo right into the French countryside. Billy has some nice fills and the quality is pristine! One of 71s best shows
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Throwing Stones
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Super tight post verse jam here. Surprisingly unlisted, considering it was just released as part of the Giants Stadium Box set
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Brown Eyed Women
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Cannot believe this one is not listed! Man this one rips, such a better solo and all around playing than so many versions already listed!

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Sugar Magnolia
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Also, worth noting that Bob says "Thank y'all, goodnight" After they close, which makes the already legendary set 4 with Dickey Betts, Butch Trucks, and Merl Saunders that much better
Sugar Magnolia
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

I do feel obligated to say that although it doesn't have the lysergic tone like some of the 71 versions, Jer is ripping like nobody's business
Viola Lee Blues
Nov. 10, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

"I wish I would've turned on before I came, wow.." glad to hear I'm not the only one! Holy shit, this SMOKES, building to a cacophonous, yet still driven, climax. The reprise is almost too good for words and its just stellar sound quality on this one. Don't get me wrong, I think Harpur College is one of the best shows they ever did play, but let's call a spade a spade, VLB was never performed again with such calculated intensity as it was this day
Good Lovin'
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Out-fuckin-rageous. Jer just takes off, people must have been going nuts during this. The reprise is absolutely perfect. Best one ever, without a doubt. 50 years old now and timeless as ever!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Absolutely unbelievable. Fall 77 was off the charts, and this whole show is no different. Transition on the scarlet > fire is hypnotic and driven
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