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Mama Tried
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Wolf's tone is even killer on Mama. I have no problem saying this is best ever.
6
Stir It Up
April 5, 1991
The Omni

It's a nice one, but the Cap version is the definitive. Listen for yourself.
1
Drums
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Digging this show. Nice Spanish Jam>Drums>Wheel.
3
The Music Never Stopped
June 5, 1993
Giants Stadium

Hot version with an Easy Answers in it. The jam out of Easy Answers flat out smokes.
6
I Need A Miracle
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Could do no wrong at this show...even the Miracle smokes. This one blows away 90% of all the versions out there.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Now that its being released... should get some upvote. Not to be nitpicky, but the pre wind and the willows jam is just ok and the transition is solid and melodic, but nothing crazy. The Fire is top shelf, tho. So after 20 listens to this... My go to for 77 is 5/17.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

16 minute version in a great wharf rat year. This whole show is under-rated.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
June 22, 1985
Alpine Valley Music Theater

Huge build-up in Saint. One of the most killer versions of this combo.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Another great version from this era. Only thing from the first set that really gets me going.
Deal
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Honestly, most of this first set bores me like Fresno 74 release. There is so much of this 73-74 stuff released which is great, mostly for the second sets. Yes...the China>Rider is worthy.
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