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donnyraindog

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Cumberland Blues
Oct. 12, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Shocked this version isn't posted Garcia doesn't want to quit and the vocal harmonies are as good as it gets.
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

It's possible there are 73-74 versions that don't belong on the list but this is defenitly not one of them.
3
Loser
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

Garcia really feeling it and one of the few where he mentions the original "Susie"
5
Wharf Rat
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

Very nice with emotive Jerry and Donna not overdoing it sounding almost angelic
16
Ramble On Rose
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Wolfman Jack himself introed this pretty good version at a decidly under rated show,gotta be some props for that .
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Thought this nice jazzy 73 piece would be ranked closer to the top.
St. Stephen
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Not one of the Barton Hall snob type haters but this wasn't even a good version for a year that wasn't close to the best for the song.
Little Sadie
Feb. 28, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Both versions you posted will do.I don't do those best years or best run arguments much, 66-78 all has too much that is transcendant, but if I want to feel happy I go right to any late 69 or 70 accoustic set.Oh and there is great stuff after 78 it just isn't as frequent IMO.
I Know You Rider
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

All the 70s accoustic stuff is wonderful the Riders in particular.
He's Gone
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Wonderful version from a long ,strange, wonderful day,the outro is simply beautiful.
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