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Looks Like Rain
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

A perfect rendition and maybe best of May 77. Bob and Donna really harmonize well at end. This St. Paul show deserves more hype.
25
Big River
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

This hot version from St. Paul is from a very under-rated show that is better than Mosque show IMHO.
8
Cryptical Envelopment
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

The vital cryptical reprise that climaxes like all the best crypticals do. Is it 2/13/70 or 5/2/70??? No, but its damn good.
41
Hard to Handle
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Played a week before the 8/6/71 version, but super hot also. Both versions are a part of Road Trips Vol1-3.
13
The Other One
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Only about 8 mins, but some nice runs by Jerry in the middle. Worth checking out. Dave's picks#2.
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Comments

The Eleven
April 24, 1970
Mammoth Gardens

Kick ass 11!...even if it sounds like the band is under water.
The Eleven
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

No problem with this one in the number one spot.
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Super heady version that starts off 32 minutes of epicness in ANY ERA!
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

I remember during this combo that there was amazing flow. I also felt like I was in small blues bar at the end of playin thru the samething. On an amusing note, Vince had no idea what the samething was...also funny that it was some of Vince's best work. I would like all the big hitter on this site to chime in on this epic trio. The whole show is great, but start here!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 31, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Agree with the above...there is sadness even in the S>F. With that being said I have always liked this version. The songs of the year for 1991 were S>F. Every version from that year is worth listening to aside from the shitty one at New Years.
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